Arab Summit: Head of Qatar-Algeria Friendship Group in People's National Assembly to QNA: Relations Between the Two Countries are Witnessing Remarkable Development

Algiers, October 30 (QNA) - HE Yahi Ali, head of the Qatar-Algeria Parliamentary Friendship Group in the Algerian People's National Assembly, affirmed that Qatari-Algerian relations are witnessing remarkable development at various levels thanks to the directives of the two wise leaderships in the two brotherly countries. In exclusive statements to Qatar News Agency (QNA), His Excellency noted the support of the State of Qatar for Algeria in the success of the Arab Summit in its 3rd regular session, in a manner that serves joint Arab action. In this context, he praised the stances of the State of Qatar in support of Arab causes and support for Arab solidarity. His Excellency said that the State of Qatar, in all circumstances and transformations in the region, has played an important and pivotal role in supporting Arab causes and strengthening Arab solidarity in facing various challenges, similar to its honorable positions in support of the Palestinian cause, which are the same positions that Algeria adopts on this issue. On the Qatari-Algerian Parliamentary Friendship Group, His Excellency explained that this group was established this year as one of the mechanisms to strengthen and consolidate relations between the State of Qatar and the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, by intensifying meetings between the Shura Council and the Algerian People's National Assembly in the interest of the two brotherly countries and peoples. In this context, His Excellency pointed out that the relations between Qatar and Algeria are solid in the past and present, and it is expected that they will be so in the future in light of this strong momentum that they are witnessing at various levels, including the parliamentary level, especially since the two countries have a distinct parliamentary experience that has developed over decades. In this regard, His Excellency praised the gradual steps of parliamentary work in the State of Qatar, which culminated in the holding of the Shura Council elections last year, for the first time in its history, describing it as an important step towards consolidating popular participation. His Excellency said, "We are very keen to strengthen relations with the Shura Council in a way that enhances parliamentary cooperation at various levels." His Excellency stated that he had received an invitation from the Shura Council to visit the State of Qatar in the coming months, to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between the two councils, and to study a work project to activate the friendship group and start joint cooperation to exchange parliamentary experiences and ideas and raise the level of coordination in international forums. His Excellency also praised the State of Qatar's interest in investments in Algeria, which has become the first Arab country in terms of investments that exceed 74 percent of the total volume of Arab investments. His Excellency noted that they are qualitative investments similar to the Algerian-Qatari Steel Company, Arad Telecom Group, and other fields, given the currently attractive investment environment. With regard to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, His Excellency stressed that the Algerian people support this hosting, and said, "We are proud of Qatar hosting this event, and of these preparations, which are praised by the relevant federations and organizations." At the end of his statements to (QNA), His Excellency pointed out that the World Cup Qatar 2022, is expected to be exceptional and historic in light of the huge preparations for this global football event, which is being held for the first time in an Arab country. (QNA)