Madrid: Madrid: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani was accorded an official reception ceremony this morning at the Royal Palace of Madrid, on the occasion of his state visit to Spain.
HM King Felipe VI of Spain and HM Queen Letizia led the well-wishers to receive His Highness and H H Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al-Thani, Consort of HH the Amir, on their arrival.
The ceremony started with both Qatari and Spanish national anthems before HH the Amir reviewed the Guard of Honor. His Highness was also awarded a 21-gun salute welcome, after which they met members of the official Spanish delegation and officials. The King and Queen of Spain also met with members of the official delegation accompanying His Highness.
Afterwards, His Highness and HM King Felipe VI of Spain viewed a military parade by the Spanish Royal Guard and the Royal Cavalry and also held a meeting to review bilateral friendship and ties, in addition to exchanging views on a number of issues of joint interest.
The meeting was attended by the Consort of HH the Amir and the Queen of Spain.
