His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held an official dinner banquet in honor of HE President of the United States of America Donald Trump and the accompanying delegation at Lusail Palace this evening.
During the banquet, HH The Amir delivered a speech, in which His Highness welcomed HE the U.S. President and the accompanying delegation, indicating that relations between the two countries are constantly developing in order to achieve the interests of their two friendly peoples.
His Highness noted the close cooperation between the two countries in many fields, especially energy, referring in this regard to the Golden Pass Project to receive Qatari liquefied natural gas, which will be launched in the United States during the presidency of HE President Trump, and will provide America and other countries with liquefied gas, in addition to the Golden Triangle Project, which will also be launched in the same presidential period.
His Highness also pointed to other large Qatari investments in the U.S. which include the technology, artificial intelligence and hospitality sectors.
HH The Amir stressed the keenness of Qatar and the United States and their peoples to establish peace in the region and the world, noting the joint diplomatic efforts of the two countries to stop the war in the Gaza Strip, work to protect all civilians, especially women and children, and ensure the release of all hostages.
For his part, HE the U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a speech thanking HH The Amir for the good reception and hospitality, stressing his happiness at being the first American president to visit Qatar, expressing pride in his friendship with HH The Amir, and praising HH The Amir's achievements in building Qatar's renaissance and development.
His Excellency also noted Qatar's role in supporting the Palestinian issue, looking forward to its assistance in negotiations with Iran, in addition to benefiting from its experience in hosting and organizing the football World Cup in 2026.
The banquet was attended by HH Consort of HH The Amir Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani.
It was also attended by HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, and a number of Their Excellencies the ministers, Sheikhs, dignitaries, senior state officials and businessmen.