German political and economic consultant, Journalist and Middle East specialist, Michael Luders told QNA that HH the Amirs visit earns a special significance at a time when the region and the world are going through political transformations. He added that Qatar is a preeminent geopolitical player, not only in the Middle East, but on the global stage as well, and from there the significance of this visit emerges to promote dialogue and cooperation between Qatar and Germany, said Luders.
Luders affirmed that as long as the relations between the two countries have been good in multiple fields, Germany strives to largely capitalize on Qatars expertise in the area of diplomacy, because Qatar has succeeded in imposing itself as a reliable mediator in times of crises. He emphasized that Germany needs this expertise in its foreign policies, especially since Qatar has contributed to defusing international conflicts starting from Ukraine to Afghanistan.
The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, along with its impa
ct on the German-Russian economic ties are poised to be one of the crucial themes on the agenda of this visit, especially with respect to exploring alternatives for energy supplies following the interruption of Germany’s imports of Russian gas, Luders highlighted. He underlined that Qatar has become a vital supplier of energy sources to Germany, primarily oil and gas, something that enhances the significance of cooperation in this field.
In addition, Luders emphasized the importance of reinforcing the parliamentary exchange between Qatar and Germany and sharing legislative expertise, underlining that the German federal parliament Bundestag can learn from Qatars capability of flexibly and effectively managing regional and global sensitive issues.
For his part, the journalist at German Die Welt newspaper Daniel-Dylan Bohmer highlighted the importance of this visit, pointing out that Qatar plays a vital role in German foreign policy, in terms of issues of the Middle East. He added that Qatar has become a key p
layer in German economy both through its investments and role as mediator in international disputes.
Bohmer underlined that the HH the Amirs visit is a significant opportunity to enhance discussions about the method of backing the Qatar-led mediation, given the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Germany seeks a larger role in exploring peaceful solutions for conflicts in the region, Bohmer added, pointing out that Qatars role as mediator must receive further appreciation. He noted that Qatar had played a major role in evacuating thousands of German staffers from Afghanistan, which strengthened the confidence between the two countries.
This significant support Qatar afforded to Germany had fostered the conviction of Berlin, along with a wide range of German people on the fact that Qatar-led mediation efforts can be leveraged in numerous complex regional and global issues.
German journalist and correspondent of Der Spiegel magazine Susanne Koelbl spoke to QNA about the role Qatar plays in global diplomacy
. She affirmed that HH the Amir is an extremely influential figure in the Gulf and Arab world, as well as the entire global stage, making Qatar a bub of international negotiations, as it can engage with parties that are profoundly difficult for others to directly deal with.
The State of Qatars capability of engaging with a variety of parties has made it an indispensable partner in many international conflicts, said Koelbl, adding that HH the Amirs visit to Germany can further enhance this role at the European level.
The visit of HH the Amir to Germany represents an opportunity to reinforce cooperation in a multitude of fields, starting from policy and energy to parliamentary and cultural cooperation.
On the backdrop of challenges facing the world, Qatar positions itself as a strategic partner which is capable of playing a pivotal role in defusing regional and global tensions, making this visit a significant milestone to reinforce bilateral relationship.
Source: Qatar News Agency
