President Sirisena and the visiting Emir of Qatar held bilateral discussions at the Presidential Secretariat today. After the initial discussions between the two leaders, two delegation that included ministers of foreign affairs, finance, power and energy, tourism, civil aviation and sports held details discussions on ways and means of expanding cooperation between the two countries.

President Sirisena urged the Emir of Qatar to take welfare measures for the benefit of over 125,000 Sri Lankans employed in Qatar.

Emir of Qatar extended warm congratulations to President Sirisena on his victory at the Presidential Election and wished him all success in his plans for the progress and development of the country.