Qatari deputy prime minister in Paris tomorrow

The French ambassador in Doha said that Qatar's deputy premier and minister of the interior, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Khaliefa al-Thani, will visit France tomorrow and will meet with French President Jacques Chirac. The Qatari deputy premier is also expected to sign during this visit an agreement on cooperation in the areas of policemen.

The establishment of joint business council will be announced in support of bilateral economic relations, especially in the area of investment.

The French ambassador also held a press conference in Qatar on the occasion of the start of the "Qatar- France 200 festival," held under the patronage of Sheikha Mouza (Banana) al-Musnid, wife of the ruler of Qatar. The festival includes an airshow.