Seoul: Qatar and South Korea yesterday signed an agreement for mutual exemption from entry visa requirements for citizens of the two countries.
The agreement was signed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Korea H E Park Jin in Seoul yesterday.
Earlier during their meeting, the two FMs reviewed bilateral cooperation, especially in the fields of energy, investment, economy and security cooperation for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2202, and the latest developments in the nuclear agreement talks, in addition to a number of regional and international issues of common interest.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs extended the State of Qatar’s congratulations to the Republic of Korea on the occasion of latter's National Day.
The Korean Foreign Minister praised Qatar's efforts in the field of mediation, its role in the signing of the Doha Peace Agreement in Chad and the Participation of Politico-Military Movements in the Chadian National, Inclusive, and Sovereign Dialogue, its hosting of the round of indirect talks between the United States and Iran, and its mediation between the United States and the Afghan Taliban.
The Deputy Prime Minister said in a tweet, “Met H E Dr Park Jin, Foreign Minister of South Korea, to reaffirm our strategic relations in economy, investment & energy, in addition to our common positions on issues of international peace & security. Looking forward to strengthening cooperation for the benefit of our people.”