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Tuesday 05 May 2015 - 12:17 Makkah mean time-16-7-1436
French President Hollande (Google image)
Doha (IINA) – French President Francois Hollande has emphasized the depth of Qatari-French relations in various political, economic and cultural fields, Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported.
This came in a statement made by the French President on Monday during the opening ceremony of the third branch of Qatari-French school (Lycée Voltaire) in Doha.
Hollande pointed out that, during his visit to Doha, an agreement was signed between the two countries for the purchase of 24 Rafale warplanes, adding that "the State of Qatar has shown trust in the French economy and industry, especially the aviation industry."
On the Syrian crisis, Hollande said his country is trying to accomplish a transition that does not involve Bashar Al-Assad, and allow the Syrian opposition to establish dialogue with the regime parties. He also pointed to France's presence in Iraq to act against terrorism, and its diplomatic efforts to reach an agreement with Iran to ensure they do not possess nuclear weapons.
Hollande said that he attended the opening of the second branch of this school in June 2013, stressing that the progress and the opening of the third branch happened at the initiative of the State of Qatar. He extended greetings and thanks to the Qatar and its Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, pointing out that the school has achieved a great success as it has more than 1,200 pupils from 30 different nationalities.
“We want to offer the best educational values in Qatar,” Hollande said, noting that the choice of “Voltaire” name was fantastic as it represents the famous French enlightenment writer, who was the source of inspiration and freedom.
Hollande urged Jack Lang, president of the Arab World Institute (AWI) in Paris to rely on the State of Qatar in the implementation of many of the projects that belong to Arab culture.
Attorney General Dr Ali Al Marry, who is also the school's board chairman, said that Lycée Voltaire is a bridge between the Arab and French cultures, adding that it produces an open-minded generation that does not deviate from the Islamic and Arab values. "This is the difficult equation that we are currently striving to realize," he said.
Al Marry confirmed that the school is open to all students from all nationalities, pointing out that the school project has a lot of dimensions as it represents a cultural depth and helps build a bridge between Arab and French cultures.
Qatar's Minister of Education Dr Mohammed Al Hammadi welcomed the opening of the school's third branch, saying that such an event is an indicative of the state's support to the communities residing in Qatar.
AB/IINA
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