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China vows deeper cooperation with Qatar on energy, AI and easing Middle East tensions

From South China Morning Post · () English

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  • Chinese Premier Li Qiang pledged deeper cooperation with Qatar in energy, investment, artificial intelligence and efforts to ease Middle East tensions.
  • Li made the remarks during talks in Beijing with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.
  • The Qatari leader was on a two-day official visit intended to strengthen bilateral ties amid a volatile regional security environment.

China and Qatar are looking to broaden their partnership beyond energy, with Beijing also highlighting investment, artificial intelligence and efforts to calm tensions in the Middle East.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang made the pledge during a meeting in Beijing with Qatar's prime minister and foreign minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. The Qatari official was on a two-day visit to China aimed at strengthening bilateral relations.

The talks came as Beijing and Doha navigated an increasingly volatile regional security environment. Alongside energy cooperation, Li pointed to diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions, placing the relationship against the wider instability affecting the Middle East.

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