Emir of Qatar meets with Pazeshkian; Emphasis on strengthening bilateral relations and developing cooperation President Masoud Pazhkian and the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani met on the sidelines of the eighth conference of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum in Russia. The two sides reviewed Tehran-Doha relations and emphasized the expansion of political and economic ties, utilization of existing capabilities, and increased cooperation in energy, trade and coordination between gas exporting countries.