Qatar’s Chief of Staff Air Vice-Marshal Ghanim bin Shaheen Al Ghanim (photo) met on Thursday with French Chief of the Defense Staff, General Pierre de Villiers, Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported.

The meeting reviewed a set of issues of mutual interest in light of the distinguished ties between the two countries.

The two sides also discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and means of boosting and developing them, particularly in the military affairs.

Air Vice-Marshal Ghanim bin Shaheen Al Ghanim arrived to France on Wednesday on an official visit.

Meanwhile, Qatar’s Ministry of Interior celebrated Thursday the graduation of a third class of police recruits, in a ceremony held in the Police Training Institute and in the presence of Director-General of Public Security Saad Bin Jassim Al Khulaifi and a number of ranking officials at the Ministry.

The class included 400 trainees from different rank. The Director-General of Public Security congratulated the graduates and wished them, stressing that they will be a qualitative addition to all security sectors. He called on the new graduates to remain committed to their oath and enforce the law with a high-level of professionalism.

Speaking to the press after the ceremony, the Director-General said that the new class was the latest of the ministry's efforts in improving their ability to enhance security and stability.