Doha - Foreign Minister Anže Logar met in Doha on Wednesday his Qatari counterpart Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani to speak about economic cooperation and regional and global issues, including energy, the Foreign Ministry tweeted.

Logar also took the opportunity to talk with the Qatari minister of foreign affairs about Slovenia's candidacy for a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council.

Prior to that, the Slovenian foreign minister was received by the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, with the talks focusing on deepening friendly relations between the two countries, the ministry said.

Logar is on a tour of the Gulf countries these days. He visited the United Arab Emirate on Tuesday, and the Qatar visit will be followed by a visit to Saudi Arabia on Thursday.

The tour is intended to strengthen bilateral relations and create opportunities for cooperation, especially in business, the ministry said.