Amir hosts dinner banquet for the US presidentQNA
Doha
the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani hosted an official dinner banquet in honour of President of the United States of America HE Donald Trump, and his accompanying delegation, at Lusail Palace on Wednesday.
HH the Amir delivered a speech during the banquet, welcoming the US President and his accompanying delegation. HH the Amir stated that relations between the two countries are constantly developing to serve the interests of their friendly peoples.
HH the Amir noted the close cooperation between the two countries in many areas, particularly energy, pointing in this regard to the Golden Pass project for receiving Qatari liquefied natural gas, which will be inaugurated in the United States during the presidency of Trump and will supply America and other countries with liquefied natural gas, in addition to the Golden Triangle project, which will also be inaugurated during the same presidential term.
His Highness also pointed to other major Qatari investments in the United States, including in the technology, artificial intelligence, and hospitality sectors.
HH the Amir affirmed the commitment of Qatar, the United States, and their peoples to achieving peace in the region and the world, noting the two countries’ joint diplomatic efforts to stop the war in the Gaza Strip, protect all civilians, especially women and children, and ensure the release of all hostages.
For his part, the US president delivered a speech in which he thanked HH the Amir for the warm welcome and hospitality, stressing his happiness at being the first US president to visit Qatar. He expressed his pride in his friendship with HH the Amir and praised His Highness’ achievements in building Qatar’s renaissance and development.
Trump also noted Qatar’s role in supporting the Palestinian cause, looking forward to its assistance in negotiations with Iran, in addition to benefiting from its experience in hosting and organizing the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The banquet was attended by Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, wife of His Highness the Amir.
The banquet was also attended by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, and a number of ministers, sheikhs, dignitaries, senior state officials, and businessmen.