Qatar envoy meets Jokowi in Solo, raises Middle East tensions
After leaving Jokowi's home, Sultan bin Mubarak is scheduled to meet the Solo mayor to explore possible city-to-city cooperation.
Qatar's Ambassador to Indonesia Sultan bin Mubarak Saad Al-Dosari met former Indonesian President Joko Widodo at his residence in Sumber, Banjarsari, Solo, Central Java, on Friday (17/7). The meeting lasted about an hour. Afterward, Jokowi said he had asked about the latest developments in the Middle East. Sultan bin Mubarak said the visit had been scheduled earlier and was part of efforts to strengthen ties between Qatar and Indonesia. He also said he had been serving as ambassador in Jakarta for only a few months. After leaving Jokowi's home, Sultan is scheduled to meet Solo Mayor Respati Ardi at City Hall to discuss possible cooperation between Solo and one of Qatar's cities.