Qatar and Benin eye direct flights, airline collaboration in new bilateral push
The Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, met with the President of the Republic of Benin, Patrice Talon, at the Amiri Diwan in Doha to discuss strengthening cooperation between both countries.
The Amir of Qatar and the President of Benin met in Doha to discuss bilateral cooperation.
Key sectors for collaboration include aviation, infrastructure, education, healthcare, and culture.
Both nations expressed interest in direct flights between Doha and Cotonou and airline partnerships.
The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral ties across multiple sectors, including aviation, infrastructure, education, healthcare, and culture. Regional and international developments of mutual concern were also discussed.
Following the meeting, a joint statement described the visit as a milestone in Qatar-Benin relations.
Both countries expressed interest in increasing cooperation in aviation, with the possibility of direct flights between Doha and Cotonou and collaboration between Qatar Airways and Benin's Amazon Airlines.
This step would contribute to enhancing Benin's economic attractiveness, attracting investments, stimulating tourism, freight transport, and cultural exchange.
Qatar reiterated its commitment to supporting development initiatives in Africa, particularly in infrastructure, education, and health. Both countries also agreed to deepen cultural collaboration through exhibitions and institutional exchanges.
The statement concluded with a pledge to enhance bilateral consultations, coordinate positions in multilateral forums, and promote a shared vision for an inclusive and sovereign global order.
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