Minister of State and President of Qatar National Library H E Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kawari and Ambassador of France to Qatar H E Jean Baptiste Faivre with other dignitaries during a preview of the exhibition ‘Qatar-France: 50 Years of Friendship’ at the Qatar National Library, yesterday. PIC: Abdul Basit
An exclusive selection of photographs reflecting the 50 years of Qatar-France diplomatic relations is on display at the Qatar National Library.
The exhibition ‘Qatar-France: 50 Years of Friendship’ is a journey through 50 years of bilateral relations in different areas — political, economic, educational and cultural fields as well as in defence and security.
Minister of State and President of Qatar National Library H E Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kawari, Ambassador of France to Qatar H E Jean Baptiste Faivre, and several other dignitaries were present during a special preview of the exhibition at the library yesterday.
“The close ties between Qatar and France provide a refined, exemplary model for international diplomatic relations based on mutual respect in various fields of politics, economics, education, sports, and culture,” Dr. Al Kawari said.
He also emphasised that the library is keen in enhancing cultural ties with France.
The exhibition includes a number of old and new photos that symbolise milestones of Qatar–France relations, including visits of heads of states, presence of TotalEnergies in Qatar, the recently graduated class of HEC Paris in Qatar. The exhibition also focuses on potential future collaborations in areas such as football and rail.
“We are very pleased and proud to showcase this exhibition of photographs, which shed light on the deep and longstanding friendship between our two countries. France has been a friend of Qatar since its independence in 1971 and has played an important role in its development,” said Ambassador Faivre.
“I am proud of the opportunity to contribute to this endeavour and to the strengthening of our friendship. We are also proud of what we have achieved together over the past 50 years, and we look forward to the future with serenity, to promote together the values of peace, prosperity and sustainable development that we share,” he added.
The exhibition which is open to the public will continue till October 31.
