President Benigno Simeon Aquino III pleasantries with the Emir of Qatar

President Benigno Simeon Aquino III exchanges pleasantries with the Emir of the State of #Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, during the Courtesy Call at the Music Room, Malacañan Palace for his State Visit to the Republic of the Philippines Tuesday April 10, 2012. The visit is the first-ever of a Qatari Emir to the country. The Philippines and Qatar have been enjoying a vibrant and dynamic partnership for 31 years. During the meeting, the Emir and President Aquino will discuss ways to further enhance the relations between the two countries especially in the areas of labor, tourism, agriculture, trade and investments. The State of Qatar is one of the fastest growing economies in the world and is the richest country in terms of GDP per capital. Qatar is host to about 175,000 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) working in the country.