 "Qatar PM's visit to France goes ahead despite attacks")
Qatar's prime minister went ahead with a scheduled visit to France today despite the attacks in Paris that left at least 129 people dead, a government spokesman said.
Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani and senior officials left Doha for the three-day visit, Qatar's state media reported.
The visit to France is Thani's first since he became prime minister in June 2013. France and gas-rich Qatar have close economic and military ties.
In May, Qatar signed a deal with French defence group Dassault to buy 24 Rafale fighter jets for 6.3 billion euros (USD 6.75 billion).
Qatar's foreign ministry has condemned Friday's gun and bomb attacks, saying they "contradict all moral and humanitarian principles and values".
Yesterday, President Hassan Rouhani postponed what would have been the first visit to Europe by an Iranian president in 10 years following the attacks.
Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani and senior officials left Doha for the three-day visit, Qatar's state media reported.
The visit to France is Thani's first since he became prime minister in June 2013. France and gas-rich Qatar have close economic and military ties.
Also Read
Qatar's foreign ministry has condemned Friday's gun and bomb attacks, saying they "contradict all moral and humanitarian principles and values".
Yesterday, President Hassan Rouhani postponed what would have been the first visit to Europe by an Iranian president in 10 years following the attacks.
You’ve hit your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
SAVE 25%
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
SAVE 46%
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Subscribe
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Access to Exclusive Premium Stories Online
Over 30 behind the paywall stories daily, handpicked by our editors for subscribers
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
SAVE 25%