President’s first trip to Gulf state since 2017 reflects ‘level of excellence’ in relations, QNA told DOHA: Qatari Ambassador to Egypt and Permanent Representative to the Arab League Salem Mubarak Al-Shafi hailed the significance of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s visit to Qatar on Tuesday, Qatar News Agency reported. Al-Shafi said that the visit to Qatar, El-Sisi’s first since the four-year rift, reflects the “level of excellence” in relations between the two countries. He told QNA that the positive momentum in Doha-Cairo relations culminated during Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-visit Thani’s visit to Cairo in June. The emir spoke with El-Sisi about strengthening bilateral ties in the energy and agriculture sectors during the visit. The ambassador said that the world is “experiencing extraordinary circumstances,” necessitating ongoing diplomatic cooperation between the emir and El-Sisi. Al-Shafi praised the progress made in Qatari-Egyptian relations during his tenure as ambassador, particularly following the recent meeting of a follow-up committee between the two countries. He also praised the progress of Qatar and Egypt in the economic, tourism, and sports sectors, noting that Gulf state hosted Egyptian team Zamalek against Saudi team Al Hilal at Lusail Stadium, which will also host the final of the FIFA World Cup 2022 later this year. The ambassador emphasized Qatar’s care for the Egyptian diaspora in Doha, adding that the community is part of Qatar’s “renaissance in all fields.”