His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a session of official talks with HE President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, at the Amiri Diwan today.
The talks began with HH The Amir welcoming HE the U.S. President and his accompanying delegation and wishing them a pleasant stay. His Highness expressed his great delight at this historic visit - the first state visit by a U.S. President to Qatar.
His Highness added the agenda will cover several issues, primarily investment, energy, and military and security cooperation.
Stressing the importance of establishing peace in the region, HH The Amir hailed his long-standing acquaintance with HE the President and his efforts to achieve peace in the region. HH The Amir hailed HE the President as a man of peace and voiced hopes that their shared aspirations will be attained.
Furthermore, HH The Amir expressed his happiness that the United States of America will host the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the 2028 Olympic Games, highlighting the two sides' existing cooperation in this regard.
Meanwhile, HE the U.S. President extended his sincere thanks and appreciation to HH The Amir for the warm welcome and generous hospitality he and his accompanying delegation received.
Affirming his deep and long-standing friendly relations with HH The Amir since their first meeting, HE Trump expressed his aspirations for further cooperation with His Highness at the highest level to establish peace regionally and globally.
His Excellency also expressed his deep gratitude to HH The Amir for his leadership and the mutual friendship that unites them.
The talks explored ways to boost existing strategic cooperation across various fields, primarily in defense, economy, investment, energy, education, and cybersecurity, as well as joint efforts to enhance international peace and security. Also on the table were issues of common concern and the latest regional and international developments, particularly in the Middle East.
The session was attended by HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, HE Amiri Diwan Chief Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Khulaifi, HE Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, HE Minister of State for Energy Affairs Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi, HE Minister of Commerce and Industry Sheikh Faisal bin Thani Al Thani, along with Their Excellencies the Ministers and senior officials.
On the U.S. side, the session was attended by HE Secretary of State Marco Rubio, HE Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, HE Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, HE Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, HE Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, along with senior officials and members of the official delegation accompanying HE the U.S. President.
HH The Amir and the U.S. President held a one-on-one discussion on bilateral relations, regional and international developments, and joint efforts to promote peace and stability.
Upon arriving at the Amiri Diwan, HE the U.S. President was accorded an official reception ceremony that included a 21-gun salute welcome. Also, there was an Ardha dance performance in front of the Amiri Diwan, featuring cavalry teams, including purebred Arabian horses and camels, symbolizing the Qatari environment and authentic national heritage.