San Jose: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the President of the Republic of Costa Rica HE Rodrigo Chaves Robles held an official session of talks in San Jose today, November 20.
At the beginning of the session at the Presidential House, HE Robles welcomed HH the Amir and the accompanying delegation, wishing him a pleasant stay and hoping that His Highness' visit would contribute to boosting cooperation and relations between the two friendly countries across various areas.
Meanwhile, HH the Amir extended his thanks to HE the President for the warm welcome and good reception, affirming his determination to further boost relations of friendship and cooperation with the Republic of Costa Rica across various fields in the interests of the two countries and peoples.
During the session, the two sides discussed bilateral cooperation relations and ways to boost them across various fields, and exchanged views on a range of the latest regional and international developments.
The session was attended by the Chief of the Amiri Diwan HE Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Khulaifi, the Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi, the Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani Al Thani, and the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi, along with senior officials from the delegation accompanying HH the Amir.
On the Costa Rican side, it was attended by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Worship HE Arnoldo Andre, the Minister of Economy, Industry and Trade HE Francisco Gamboa, the Minister of Foreign Trade HE Manuel Tovar, and the Minister of Communications HE Arnold Zamora.
HH the Amir and the Costa Rican President held a bilateral meeting in which they discussed a number of issues of common concern.
HH the Amir was accorded an official reception ceremony upon his arrival at the Presidential House.