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THE governments of the United States and Qatar have concluded the Third US-Qatar Strategic Dialogue in Washington, DC, successfully, said a US Embassy press release on Saturday.
US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo recently co-chaired the opening session with Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.
US Secretary of Commerce Ross, US Secretary of the Treasury Mnuchin, Qatar’s Minister of Finance HE Ali Shareef Al Emadi and Minister of Commerce and Industry Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari also delivered opening remarks.
“The Third US-Qatar Strategic Dialogue showcased the many areas in which the United States and Qatar partner,” said the Chargé d’Affaires at the US Embassy Greta Holtz. “The productive discussions among experts and leaders from our two countries over the past days truly demonstrate the depth and breadth of our strategic bilateral relationship. We look forward to building on these relationships and further strengthening ties between the people of the US and Qatar.”
The annual Strategic Dialogue process underlines the commitment of Qatar and the United States to long-term cooperation on consolidating state-of-the-art defence facilities; countering terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms; promoting regional peace and security; engaging in military, commercial, and aviation cooperation; providing humanitarian assistance; promoting law enforcement collaboration; combating the financing of terrorism; expanding trade and investment relationships; supporting labour reforms; increasing public health partnerships, especially in the global fight against COVID-19; and enhancing educational and cultural cooperation.
During the Strategic Dialogue, Pompeo and Sheikh Mohammed signed an agreement designating 2021 the US-Qatar Year of Culture. In addition, the two sides also:
? Announced an agreement between NASA and Hamad bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Qatar Energy and Environment Research Institute (QEERI) to formulate a study to detect underground water aquifers;
? Announced HBKU’s acceptance of two US Fulbright scholars to conduct research on hydrology and Alzheimer’s disease next semester;
? Signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Qatar Foundation, Qatar Museums, and the Smithsonian Institution on educational, cultural, and sports collaboration;
? Announced an upcoming MoU between the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and USAID on international development and humanitarian assistance; and
? Made an Announcement of Intent for Qatar to host an investment forum in the United States in 2021.
Qatar and the United States look forward to reviewing progress in these areas at the next Strategic Dialogue in Doha in 2021.
For additional details, please consult the full text of the 2020 US-Qatar Joint Statement at https://qa.usembassy.gov/joint-statement-of-the-third-u-s-qatar-strategic-dialogue/
doha
THE governments of the United States and Qatar have concluded the Third US-Qatar Strategic Dialogue in Washington, DC, successfully, said a US Embassy press release on Saturday.
US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo recently co-chaired the opening session with Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.
US Secretary of Commerce Ross, US Secretary of the Treasury Mnuchin, Qatar’s Minister of Finance HE Ali Shareef Al Emadi and Minister of Commerce and Industry Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari also delivered opening remarks.
“The Third US-Qatar Strategic Dialogue showcased the many areas in which the United States and Qatar partner,” said the Chargé d’Affaires at the US Embassy Greta Holtz. “The productive discussions among experts and leaders from our two countries over the past days truly demonstrate the depth and breadth of our strategic bilateral relationship. We look forward to building on these relationships and further strengthening ties between the people of the US and Qatar.”
The annual Strategic Dialogue process underlines the commitment of Qatar and the United States to long-term cooperation on consolidating state-of-the-art defence facilities; countering terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms; promoting regional peace and security; engaging in military, commercial, and aviation cooperation; providing humanitarian assistance; promoting law enforcement collaboration; combating the financing of terrorism; expanding trade and investment relationships; supporting labour reforms; increasing public health partnerships, especially in the global fight against COVID-19; and enhancing educational and cultural cooperation.
During the Strategic Dialogue, Pompeo and Sheikh Mohammed signed an agreement designating 2021 the US-Qatar Year of Culture. In addition, the two sides also:
? Announced an agreement between NASA and Hamad bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Qatar Energy and Environment Research Institute (QEERI) to formulate a study to detect underground water aquifers;
? Announced HBKU’s acceptance of two US Fulbright scholars to conduct research on hydrology and Alzheimer’s disease next semester;
? Signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Qatar Foundation, Qatar Museums, and the Smithsonian Institution on educational, cultural, and sports collaboration;
? Announced an upcoming MoU between the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and USAID on international development and humanitarian assistance; and
? Made an Announcement of Intent for Qatar to host an investment forum in the United States in 2021.
Qatar and the United States look forward to reviewing progress in these areas at the next Strategic Dialogue in Doha in 2021.
For additional details, please consult the full text of the 2020 US-Qatar Joint Statement at https://qa.usembassy.gov/joint-statement-of-the-third-u-s-qatar-strategic-dialogue/
