Qatar's First Lady meets advisor to King Mohammed

Qatar's First Lady Sheikha Mouza Bent Nasser Moussanad, spouse of the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, received in Doha Monday advisor to King Mohammed VI, Ms Zoulikha Nasri.

The two sides reviewed the privileged ties existing between Morocco and Qatar.

Talks also covered the evolution of women's condition in both states thanks to the political will of the two heads of state and to the tireless efforts made by women to consolidate their role as an efficient actor within the society and in all sectors, including the political one.

The two sides discussed cooperation prospects between the family higher council in Qatar and similar institutions in Morocco.

Ms Nasri is attending in Qatar in an international colloquy, sponsored by the Qatari family higher council, under the topic "women, politics and women's role in development." The colloquy is part of the Qatari women's preparations for the 2003 elections.