Qatar, Sao Tome and Principe Establish Diplomatic Relations
New York / Information Office / May 04
The signing ceremonies of a joint communique to establish diplomatic relations between the State of Qatar and the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe took place at the headquarters of the Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations in New York.
HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Ambassador Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani signed the communique on behalf of the government of the State of Qatar, while Charge d'Affaires of the Permanent Mission of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe to the United Nations Alcinio Cravid E Silva signed the communique on behalf of the government of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe.
The two sides affirmed the keenness on strengthening and developing the relations of friendship and cooperation in the political, economic, commercial and cultural fields, and stressed the importance of establishing bilateral relations in accordance with the principles of the UN Charter. Both sides expressed confidence that the establishment of diplomatic relations will contribute to promoting the bilateral cooperation and consolidating the world peace.