The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, is in Qatar this Wednesday, as he commences the European Union's diplomatic mission in the Middle Eastern country to discuss the Russian war in Ukraine as well as the ensuing energy crisis.
Michel stated to media that this visit is "an important signal of our political will to strengthen ties with Qatar."
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Given Qatar's position as one of the world's leading producers of liquefied natural gas, the EU has a vested interest in collaborating with the country on energy issues as well as "economic development and security challenges around the world," Michel added.
To that end, the former Belgian PM is expected to hold talks with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, and the Minister of Energy, Saad Sherida al-Kaabi.
This follows Michel's trip to Algeria, one of Europe's gas suppliers, on Monday.
