Qatar's Prime Minister said Monday that Qatar attaches great importance to its relations with China and hopes the two countries' media could enhance cooperation as part of the efforts to bring bilateral ties to a new high.

Sheikh Hamad bin Jasim bin Jabir al-Thani made the remarks during a meeting with He Ping, editor-in-chief of China's official Xinhua News Agency.

Sheikh Hamad said Qatar and China share mutual interests in many aspects and bilateral cooperation in such fields as politics and economy have made remarkable headway in the past years.

The prime minister expressed the hope that the two countries' media could play their due role in the development of bilateral relations.

For his part, He Ping said China and Qatar have enjoyed ever- deepening relations in the past years driven by efforts from the two countries leaders.

He said Xinhua would join hands with Qatari media to tap new channels in cooperation to deepen the understanding and friendship between the two peoples.

He is heading a delegation in Qatar for a two-day visit to the Gulf state.