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Switzerland plans to open negotiations with Qatar over the potential delivery of liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies. The Alpine state is scouting for new energy suppliers, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Suiza considera negociar con Qatar por el suministro de gas
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Maurer also signed a memorandum of understanding for Switzerland and Qatar to deepen cooperation on finance, tax and the economy.
Maurer will next visit the United Arab Emirates, where he will visit Expo 2020 in Dubai.
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