Speaking at a press conference at the Four Seasons Hotel, Basescu said he had discussions with the Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, on various proposals to strengthen economic and political relations between the two countries. He added that the discussions were fruitful.
He said following an agreement signed with Qatar Airways, the airline would start thrice weekly flights to Romanian capital Bucharest, likely in three months.
Some Romanian pilots are already working with the airline, he added.
The President invited Qatari businessmen to invest in Romania, especially in the tourism and agricultural sector.