Premier Nikola Gruevski met Monday in Doha with Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani - the Emir of the State of Qatar.

Both interlocutors praised the continual improvement of the countries' relations and their strong commitment to enhancing  bilateral cooperation, especially in the sphere of economy.

The political and economic dialogue between the leaders of the two countries was welcomed for being substantial and intensive.

PM Gruevski briefed on the political and economic reforms implemented by Macedonia as part of its strategy to meet standards for NATO and EU membership. An emphasis was put on Macedonia's economic opportunities and benefits for investments and for opening and running a business. The Premier presented projects in the field of energy, tourism and construction.

Assessing the visit as very successful and constructive, Gruevski thanked the Emir Al Thani for Qatar's support to the political and economic interests of Macedonia.

Praising the countries' relations, Emir Khalifa Al Thani said Qatar was planning to open its diplomatic office in Macedonia as soon as possible in an attempt to boost the bilateral collaboration. The Sheikh stressed the efforts made by Qatari authorities to inaugurate flights between the countries.

Qatar's Emir, voicing political support for his country's investments in Macedonia, commended Macedonia's efforts to attract investments and projects for cooperation in relation to energy, tourism and construction. He informed that a Qatari special economic delegation would visit Macedonia next month for talks on ways to establish a closer economic cooperation.

The interlocutors also discussed developments in international politics and international economic relations.

Later in the day, PM Gruevski is expected to meet with Qatar's Minister of Energy and Industry, Mohammad bin Saleh Al Sada. A delegation of the Macedonian government will present the investment conditions in Macedonia at a business forum before several Qatari companies and businessmen.