HH The Amir Meets with UK Defence Secretary
His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held Tuesday a meeting with HE UK Secretary of State for Defence Gavin Williamson and ranking military officials at the Horse Guards in London.
The meeting dealt with ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the field of joint security and defence between the two sides, particularly as the Qatari Amiri Air Force and the UK Royal Air Force launch a Joint Operational Squadron which will have a vital role in securing the two countries skies.
They also discussed the latest regional and international developments, particularly the GCC crisis and its impact on the region. The two sides renewed their call for resolving the crisis through dialogue in order to maintain the region's security and stability.
HE the UK Secretary of State for Defence expressed his thanks to HH The Amir for the important role the State of Qatar plays in fighting terrorism through Al-Udeid Airbase.
HH The Amir was accorded a reception ceremony upon his arrival.
The meeting was attended by a number of their Excellencies members of the official delegation accompanying HH The Amir and a number of Qatari military leaders.