Ambassador of France H E Jean-Baptiste Faivre
Doha: Ambassador of France to Qatar H E Jean-Baptiste Faivre affirmed the strength of the relationship between the two friendly countries, describing Qatar as a leading force in the region.
In an exclusive statement to QNA on the celebration of the State’s National Day, the Ambassador indicated the full commitment to deepening cooperation in many fields such as education, culture, economy, and energy transition in support of QNV 2030.
He extended his congratulations to Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and the people and government of Qatar on the occasion of the National Day, adding that “This is a very special moment for the Qatari people and residents of Qatar, including the 5,500 French, and I would like to take this opportunity to express again, on behalf of the whole community, our gratitude for the hospitality and generosity shown on a daily basis by Qatari people.”
“This year is also a very special year for Qatar, as the national day coincides with the FIFA World Cup Final. This is the highlight of the competition, and it will give a very special dimension to the national celebration, as Qatar will share the joy of its national day with the whole world. I wish Qatar success and I really look forward to living it together with our Qatari friends and all the football fans,” said Faivre .
He expressed his ambition to develop further his country’s relationship and to invest in new areas of common interest, but also to build common ambitious projects which would reflect the long-term relationship between our two countries, noting that this year’s celebrations also have a special significance for our two countries as we mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral relations between France and Qatar.
The Ambassador said that this year’s celebrations are of special importance to both countries, as they celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the establishment of bilateral relations between Qatar and France. “Over the past few years, Qatar has emerged as a leading force in the region. So many things are happening right now under our eyes, in all areas, including infrastructures, diplomacy, culture and economy. French companies are taking an active part in this development, and I am proud of it. We are for example key actors in the transportation sector, with the construction of Lusail tram, and the energy sector, with the involvement of TotalEnergy in NFE project and Al Kheesa solar power plant,” said the Ambassador.
