Qatar- Premier inaugurates High Tech Port fair

10/6/2015 9:48:32 PM

(MENAFN- The Peninsula)Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani accompanied by Qatari and Turkish ministers tours the fair.

By Feyza Gumusluoglu

Doha: Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani yesterday inaugurated High Tech Port a defence industry fair at Qatar National Convention Center yesterday.

Minister of Economy and Commerce H E Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim bin Al Thani Minister of State for Defence Affairs and Cabinet Member H E Maj. Gen. Hamad bin Ali Al Attiyah and other dignitaries were present.

The fair under the patronage Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is organised by Independent Industrialists and Businessmen’s Association (MÜSIAD) hosting 67 leading Turkish companies and Qatari high-tech defence systems producers.

In his opening remark MUSIAD President Nail Opak said the fair aims to share latest developments and innovations in the fields of defence and high technology in Turkey. He stressed that organising the second fair in Qatar has a great meaning as bilateral relations are excellent. The first fair was held in Istanbul last year. Later Turkish Ambassador Ahmet Demirok conveyed President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s message.

In his message Erdogan said he was pleased as relations between both countries have become excellent in all areas providing an opportunity for both sides to have more cooperation in new fields.

Stressing the importance of defence industry Erdogan said it is important to cooperate more closely and share experiences and expertise with each other as the region has been undergoing a turbulent period.

In his speech Turkish Defence Minister Vecdi Gonul underlined that “Qatar is the first country to host high-tech port out of Turkey and it is a clear indicator of the importance of Qatar.

“Qatar became one of the most important and prominent states in the Middle East trying to solve conflicts in the region and making significant contribution to peace and stability.”

“I am honoured to say that Turkey and Qatar are the most security providing countries in the region” he added.

Following the opening ceremony the Premier accompanied by Qatari and Turkish ministers toured the fair.

The three-day event is expected to pave the way for Turkey and Qatar to receive orders for military jets among others.

Turkey’s first national regional jet airliner TRJet is taking part for the first time in the Middle East in the fair.

The Peninsula

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