Qatar-US Strategic
Dialogue
In January 2018, a high-level Qatari delegation met
with members of the US government, key stakeholders,
and media, announcing several new deals and initiatives
with the US throughout several high-profile media
engagements.
The delegation was led by His Excellency Dr Khalid
bin Mohamed Al Attiyah, Deputy Prime Minister and
Minister of State for Defence Affairs, and His Excellency
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Deputy
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
During the Strategic Dialogue, which took place on
30 January, several important defence and security
agreements were made, including the signing of a joint
declaration outlining cooperation on matters of shared
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regional and security interests, a framework to combat
human trafficking, and the expansion of Al-Udeid Air
Base in Qatar.
HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence
Affairs stated: “Qatar has spared no efforts in increasing
the readiness and efficiency of Al Udaid operations by
investing billions of dollars in direct infrastructure and
maintenance of the strategic air base.”
HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign
Affairs stated that Qatar looks forward to working with
the US on regional security. He further stressed that the
ongoing blockade “disrupts the joint efforts in providing
stability for the region”.