On February 13, 2023, the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, received the Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, at the Quirinal Palace on an official visit. In attendance were Deputy Prime Minister-Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, and Minister of Defense, Guido Crosetto. The meeting was followed by a luncheon meeting.