Turkish president visits Expo 2023 Doha

By Diyar Guldogan

WASHINGTON (AA) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited Expo 2023 Doha on Monday, which opened in the Qatari capital on Oct. 2.

"The fact that there were approximately 80 participating countries here naturally added additional power to the Expo fair,” Erdogan said.

"Our wish is that in the future, there will be much more participation, and trade in the world will merge with each other.”

He also hailed the pavilions of Türkiye, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

Expo 2023 Doha, which will run until March 28, 2024, is being held under the theme “Green Desert, Better Environment.” It aims to promote sustainable innovations and combat desertification.

Earlier, Erdogan attended the 9th meeting of the Türkiye-Qatar Supreme Strategic Committee, where Türkiye and Qatar signed 12 agreements in several areas.

Meeting with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, Erdogan addressed the latest developments regarding Israel's war against Gaza, efforts for a lasting peace and cease-fire, and steps that will be taken to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.

The leaders also exchanged views on bilateral relations as well as regional and global matters.

On Tuesday, Erdogan will attend the 44th Summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council.