London/(QNA)05 July 2012/ HE the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani inaugurated in London Thursday The Shard Tower. The opening ceremony was attended by HRH Prince Andrew, Duke of York and HE Mayor of London Boris Johnson as well as heads of diplomatic missions of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states in London and ranking British dignitaries. It was also attended by HE the Qatari Ambassador in London Khalid Rashid Salim Al Hamoudi Al Mansouri and a number of Qatari officials. HE Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani said in a speech during the inauguration ceremony that this investment reflects the good relations between the State of Qatar and the United Kingdom in various fields, especially economic aspects. This project is one of several long-term investments of State of Qatar in United Kingdom, HE the Prime Minister added. He thanked all the attendees and all those who contributed to this work. For his part, the Duke of York said this project will further enhance relation between the United Kingdom and the State of Qatar especially the investments and tourism sectors that serve the economy in the two countries. Following the opening ceremony, HE the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and the Duke of York visited the top floor and highest terrace in Europe, which reveal the panoramic views of the City of London, where the city's most prominent monuments can be seen for a distance of 60 miles very clearly, such as London Eye, Canary Wharf and the Thames. He listened to a briefing on the tower's various sections which includes 'Shangri-La' five-star luxurious hotel, luxury hotel apartments and administrative offices in addition to a number of floors that contain well-known world restaurants