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  "id": 15607710,
  "title": "HH the Amir holds talks with Singaporean Prime Minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/hh-the-amir-holds-talks-with-singaporean-prime-minister",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T12:55:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times",
    "slug": "gulf-times",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/736143/qatar/hh-the-amir-holds-talks-with-singaporean-prime-minister"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Monday, His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the Amiri Diwan. Upon arrival, HH the Amir warmly welcomed the Singaporean delegation and expressed optimism that the visit would enhance cooperation between Qatar and Singapore. In response, the Prime Minister thanked HH the Amir for the gracious reception and expressed hope that the trip would elevate Qatari-Singaporean relations to a new level.\n\nDuring the official talks, both leaders discussed ways to bolster bilateral ties across multiple sectors, with a particular focus on the economic and investment fields. They also addressed significant regional and international matters of mutual concern. Before the main session, HH the Amir and Prime Minister Wong held a private meeting to exchange views on recent developments.\n\nThe signing of the minutes of the Qatar-Singapore High-Level Joint Committee meeting took place during the talks, along with documents renewing a memorandum of understanding between QatarEnergy and Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry regarding liquefied natural gas and low-carbon technology cooperation. Notable attendees included Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Chief of the Amiri Diwan Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Khulaifi, and other ministers from both countries.\n\nFollowing the talks, HH the Amir hosted a lunch in honor of the Prime Minister and his delegation. Earlier, the Singaporean leader was received with an official ceremony at the Amiri Diwan.",
  "summary": "His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and the Prime Minister and Minister for Finance of the Republic of Singapore Lawrence Wong held an official talks session at the Amiri Diwan on Mo...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}