HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani extended his gratutude to HE President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Hassan Rouhani and to the Iranian government and people for the reception accorded to him during his visit to Tehran.

In joint press statement His Highness gave with HE Iran's President following the talks session, HH the Amir affirmed that his meeting with HE the President and at the level of the two official delegations, was positive and fruitful, as it has dealt with the outstanding relations between the two countries and means to develop them.

HH the Amir indicated that the two sides agreed to boost trade and tourism exchange, pointing out that Qatar's relation with Iran is historic and has seen great development. There has always been open channels and discussions with Iran even in the presence of some differences, His Highness said lauding and appreciating Iran's position after the blockade of Qatar; and extending thanks for providing all the facilities to Qatar and the Qatari people through immediately opening its airspace and seaports.

HH the Amir indicated that the visit comes at a sensitive time the region is going through, indicating that it has been agreed with the brothers and with the Iranian President that dialogue is the only solution to the region's crises, and to reducing escalation.

At the end of his statement, HH the Amir stated that he had extended an invitation to HE President of Iranian to visit the State of Qatar, which His Excellency promised to do sometime soon.