HH The Amir Meets U.S. Defense Secretary
His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and HE U.S. Defense Secretary, James Mattis discussed strategic cooperation between the two countries on defence, military and security areas and means of developing and expanding them.
During the meeting, which was held at the U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon), on Monday morning, HH The Amir and HE the U.S. Defense Secretary reviewed the joint cooperation of the two countries in combatting terrorism and its causes.
The meeting also tackled a number of current regional and international events, especially the situation in Yemen and Syria.
At the beginning of the meeting, HE the U.S. Secretary of Defense expressed his thanks to HH The Amir and the accompanying delegation for this visit, voicing his pleasure at their presence in the Pentagon, especially after the US-Qatari strategic dialogue which reflects the strength of long-standing relations between the two countries, as well as the partnership at the level of the Department of Defense, describing these relations as a value and historical friendship with the region. He said he looks forward to further bilateral discussions and opportunities for future cooperation.
HE the U.S. Defense Secretary also expressed Qatar's commitment and support for security and stability in the region. He expressed his thanks and appreciation to HH The Amir for the important role of Qatar in the fight against terrorism through Al Udeid Air Base.
HE the Secretary of Defense also pointed out that what Qatar faces in the region faced by the United States of America.
HE James Mattis expressed his thanks for Qatari investments in the city center, stressing that Qatar-US relations are deep-rooted, aspiring to develop them.
For his part, HH The Amir expressed the strength of relations between the two countries, especially in the defense sector, pointing out to the success of the Qatari-US strategic dialogue and its results which confirm the development of relations for the better.
HH The Amir also referred to the joint cooperation of the two countries in various fields, particularly in the field of combatting terrorism, noting that the State of Qatar hosts more than 10000 U.S. soldiers working with Qatari soldiers.
The meeting was attended by a number of Their Excellencies members of the official delegation accompanying HH The Amir.
HH The Amir was accorded an official reception ceremony upon his arrival at the Pentagon.