Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has received a message from French President Nicolas Sarkozy pertaining to bilateral relations and issues of joint interest. The message was handed over by President of the Arab World Institute in Paris Dominique Baudis when the Emir received him at his Emiri Diwan office Monday. The meeting was attended by French Ambassador to Qatar Gilles Bonnaud, according to Qatar News Agency(QNA).