His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and HE Prime Minister of Belgium, Charles Michel, held on Tuesday a round of official talks at the cabinet's headquarters at Egmont Palace in the capital, Brussels.

At the outset of the session, HE the Prime Minister of Belgium welcomed HH The Amir and the official delegation, expressing his delight at the visit of HH The Amir to Belgium, which will enhance bilateral relations between the two friendly countries.

For his part, HH The Amir expressed his thanks for being invited to visit Belgium, which will help in developing bilateral relations in the different fields.

The session discussed means of boosting mutual cooperation in the fields of energy, economy, investment, culture, sport and health.

HH The Amir and HE the Prime Minister exchanged views on regional and international developments, particularly the current challenges in the Middle East and Europe, notably the phenomenon of terrorism and means combatting and uprooting it as well as eliminating its sources of financing.

Their Excellencies members of the official delegation accompanying HH The Amir attended the session.

On the Belgian side, a number of Their Excellencies ministers and senior officials were also present.

An official reception ceremony was held for HH The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani upon his arrival at the cabinet's headquarters on the occasion of his official visit to Belgium.