President Abdel Fattah El Sisi phoned on Monday 21/11/2022 Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, ahead of his departure from his place of residence in Doha.

President Sisi congratulated the leadership and people of Qatar on the success of the official 2022 World Cup opening ceremony on Sunday, said Presidential Spokesman Bassam Rady.

President Sisi said that the opening ceremony was held

in a manner that befits the status of the Arab countries, added the spokesman.

President Sisi also thanked the Qatari emir for the warm welcome and hospitality accorded to him, affirming the depth of ties binding the two countries, according to the spokesman.

For his part, the Qatari emir expressed gratitude and appreciation to President Sisi for attending the World Cup opening ceremony.

He also said that President Sisi's visit contributed to further enhancing bilateral ties between the two countries, especially with the development witnessed in the two countries' relations at all levels over the past period.

President Sisi arrived here on Sunday to attend the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup in Doha.

MENA