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London
PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani met with UK Home Secretary Amber Ruddat the Home Office in London on Wednesday.
The PM and the British home secretary witnessed the signing of two security cooperation agreements for the FIFA 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Talks during the meeting dealt with bilateral relations between Qatar and the UK, especially in the field of security, and means of promoting them.
The PM praised the level of cooperation between the ministries of interior of both countries, expressing hope that the continuous meetings between the two sides would lead to higher levels of cooperation and contribute to maintaining security in Qatar and the UK.
On her part, the UK home secretary hailed the level of coordination between the two ministries of interior on various security issues, especially in combating terrorism, money laundering and other crimes.
The PM also met with UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson. Talks during the meeting dealt with bilateral relations between the two countries and means of enhancing them in all fields to achieve mutual interests of both sides. A number of regional and international issues of mutual concern were also reviewed.
Besides, the PM visited the Joint Terrorism Analysis Center (JTAC) in London.
During his visit, the PM met with Head of JTAC Susan Parker who briefed him about the centre. They also discussed cooperation aspects between the centre and the competent departments of Qatar's Ministry of Interiors.
The PM also met with Director-General of the Security Service Andrew Parker. They reviewed bilateral relations between both countries and ways to develop them, especially in security and areas of information exchange.
Later in the day, the PM left London, concluding his visit to the UK as the head of Qatar's delegation to the Qatar-UK Business and Investment Forum, held in London and Birmingham.
