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Business Insider
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
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. Middle East eyes investment opportunities in Africa In a wave of strategic economic diplomacy, countries from the Middle East under the banner of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have significantly ramped up investments across Africa in 2025.
Qatar Tribune
19-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar, Benin agree to boost cooperation
QNA Doha Qatar and the Republic of Benin issued a joint statement on the occasion of President Patrice Talon's working visit to Doha. Following is the text of the statement: At the invitation of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Republic of Benin Patrice Talon paid a working visit to Qatar on May 19, 2025. The visit marked an important milestone in strengthening the historical friendship and cooperation between Qatar and the Republic of Benin. The discussions between HH the Amir and the president reflected a convergence of views on key regional and international issues, particularly the promotion of peace, stability, and sustainable development. Qatar commended the extensive economic and social reforms launched by the Benin government since 2016, which have laid the foundations for inclusive growth and institutional modernisation. For its part, the Republic of Benin commended the active role played by Qatar on the international stage, particularly in Africa, and noted its efforts to support peace and stability and build sustainable development partnerships on the continent. The two sides expressed interest in enhancing cooperation in the aviation sector, including the possibility of cooperation between the two national carriers, Qatar Airways and Amazon Airlines, in addition to exploring the establishment of a direct flight between the two countries. This step would contribute to enhancing Benin's economic attractiveness, attracting investments, stimulating tourism, freight transport, and cultural exchange. Qatar affirmed its full commitment to the development of the African continent. It reiterated its readiness to support initiatives in the areas of infrastructure, education, and health, in line with its international development agenda and the priorities of its partners in Africa. The two sides also agreed to enhance cooperation in the cultural field, including organising exhibitions and cooperation between cultural institutions and museums, in order to expand the horizons of cultural diplomacy between them. Qatar and the Republic of Benin reiterated their joint commitment to intensifying bilateral consultations, coordinating positions in multilateral forums, and promoting a shared vision for an international order based on sovereignty, inclusiveness, and prosperity.
Qatar Tribune
19-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar commends Benin's economic & social reforms
QNA Doha The State of Qatar and the Republic of Benin issued a joint statement on the occasion of President HE Patrice Talon's working visit to Doha. The statement said the visit marked an important milestone in strengthening the historical friendship and cooperation between Qatar and Benin. Qatar commended the extensive economic and social reforms launched by the Benin government since 2016. Benin commended the active role played by Qatar on the international stage, particularly in Africa, and noted its efforts to support peace and stability and build sustainable development partnerships on the continent. The two sides expressed interest in enhancing cooperation in the aviation sector, including the possibility of cooperation between the two national carriers, Qatar Airways and Amazon Airlines, in addition to exploring the establishment of a direct flight between the two countries. The State of Qatar affirmed its full commitment to the development of the African continent. page 16
Zawya
19-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Joint Statement of State of Qatar, Republic of Benin on President Talon's Doha Visit
The State of Qatar and the Republic of Benin issued a joint statement on the occasion of HE President Patrice Talon's working visit to Doha. Following is the text of the statement: At the invitation of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, HE President of the Republic of Benin Patrice Talon paid a working visit to the State of Qatar on May 19, 2025. The visit marked an important milestone in strengthening the historical friendship and cooperation between the State of Qatar and the Republic of Benin. The discussions between HH the Amir and HE the President reflected a convergence of views on key regional and international issues, particularly the promotion of peace, stability, and sustainable development. The State of Qatar commended the extensive economic and social reforms launched by the Benin government since 2016, which have laid the foundations for inclusive growth and institutional modernization. For its part, the Republic of Benin commended the active role played by the State of Qatar on the international stage, particularly in Africa, and noted its efforts to support peace and stability and build sustainable development partnerships on the continent. The two sides expressed interest in enhancing cooperation in the aviation sector, including the possibility of cooperation between the two national carriers, Qatar Airways and Amazon Airlines, in addition to exploring the establishment of a direct flight between the two countries. This step would contribute to enhancing Benin's economic attractiveness, attracting investments, stimulating tourism, freight transport, and cultural exchange. The State of Qatar affirmed its full commitment to the development of the African continent. In this context, it reiterated its readiness to support initiatives in the areas of infrastructure, education, and health, in line with its international development agenda and the priorities of its partners in Africa. The two sides also agreed to enhance cooperation in the cultural field, including organizing exhibitions and cooperation between cultural institutions and museums, in order to expand the horizons of cultural diplomacy between them. The State of Qatar and the Republic of Benin reiterated their joint commitment to intensifying bilateral consultations, coordinating positions in multilateral forums, and promoting a shared vision for an international order based on sovereignty, inclusiveness, and prosperity. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar.
