Qatar Emir to visit Sri Lanka

21 February 2011 10:35 am

The Emir of the state of Qatar, Sheik Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka this year after accepting the invitation sent by President Mahinda Rajapaksa through External Affairs Minister G.L .Peries, External Affairs Ministry source said.

Sri Lanka and Qatar will also establish the joint commission to develop bilateral ties in trade, investment and tourism.

Qatar has also agreed to employ Sri Lankan Engineers and Technicians in the contract works related to Foot Ball world cup series in 2022 in Qatar. (Rifthi Ali)