MOSCOW, October 27. /TASS/. Russia appreciates the personal contribution of Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to the promotion of friendly relations between the two countries, President Vladimir Putin told the emir.

"We appreciate, Your Highness, your personal attention and contribution to the promotion of friendly and mutually beneficial relations between Russia and Qatar," Putin said, thanking Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for coming to Moscow for the summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum.

"Bilateral cooperation is steadily developing, a meaningful political dialogue has been established, and the Russian-Qatari intergovernmental commission is operating, headed by First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian government, Mr. Manturov, on the Russian side," Putin added.