QNA
Doha
TheAmir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a session of official talks with the US President Donald Trump at the Amiri Diwan on Wednesday. The talks began with HH the Amir welcoming the US president and his accompanying delegation and wishing them a pleasant stay. The talks explored ways to boost existing strategic cooperation across various fields, primarily in defence, 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 Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Amiri Diwan Chief HE Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Khulaifi, Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi, Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani Al Thani, along with ministers and senior officials.
On the US side, the session was attended by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, and senior officials and members of the official delegation accompanying the US president.
Upon arriving at the Amiri Diwan, the US president was accorded an official reception ceremony that included a 21-gun salute welcome. An Ardha dance was performed in front of the Amiri Diwan featuring cavalry teams, including purebred Arabian horses and camels, symbolising the Qatari environment and authentic national heritage.
