Published on 05:48 PM, August 02, 2017

Qatar signs navy vessels deal with Italy for 5 bln euros

A mosque is seen alone a coastline in Doha, Qatar, June 15, 2017. Photo: Reuters/ File photo

Qatar has signed a 5 billion euro ($5.91 billion) deal with Italy for seven navy vessels, Qatar's foreign minister said on Wednesday.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani made the announcement at a news conference with his Italian counterpart Angelino Alfano in Doha.