Polish expert on the Middle East affairs Krzysztof Plominski affirmed that the visit of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to Poland is an opportunity to strengthen the strategic partnership and mutual cooperation in several important aspects between the two countries.
Plominski said in an interview with the Qatar News Agency that there is no doubt that the visit of HH the Amir is very important for Qatari-Polish relations, with communications continuing at the highest levels between the two countries, in addition to the strategic partnership in the fields of energy clearly emerging, as Poland relies heavily on Qatar for its supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG), with Qatar providing half of Poland’s annual gas consumption.
He added that there are great opportunities to enhance cooperation, especially in the field of energy, affirming the importance of the presence of Polish companies in the Qatari market and increasing exports to Qatar.
The Polish expert emphasized the importance of expanding co
operation in new fields, including cultural fields, indicating the great opportunities for cooperation between centers of social and political studies and research, highlighting the great prospects for cooperation in the field of tourism, especially since Poland is a destination for Qatar Airways, which can benefit from encouraging Poles to visit Qatar, as well as increasing visits by Qataris to Poland.
Regarding Qatar’s efforts to mediate in resolving regional and international conflicts through diplomatic means, Plominski said that they highly appreciate the role of Qatari diplomacy in mediation and solving global problems through peaceful means and recall Qatar’s significant role in reaching the agreement between the US and the Taliban in Afghanistan, as well as its current diplomatic efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages and prisoners.
He affirmed the need for a deeper exchange of views on common issues between the two countries, and for a strategic dialogue betwee
n Qatar and Poland, similar to the existing dialogues between Qatar and other countries, to discuss all matters and exchange ideas about joint cooperation to find solutions to various issues of common interest between Doha and Warsaw.
Regarding the shared interests between Qatar and Poland, particularly in areas where future cooperation can be strengthened, the Polish expert in Middle East affairs Krzysztof Plominski explained at the conclusion of his interview with QNA that there are opportunities for investment and cooperation in the security and defense field which can be strengthened through some important initiatives in Poland, such as the Warsaw Security Forum, one of the largest security forums in Europe and the world, where Qatari officials can participate in this forum.
Source: Qatar News Agency
