Qatar’s emir, US’ Blinken discuss bilateral relations

By Ahmed Yousef

DOHA, Qatar (AA) – Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani held talks in Doha on Tuesday with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss strategic ties between the two countries.

A statement issued by the emir’s office, the Amiri Diwan, said the discussions between the two sides dwelt on the strategic relations between the two countries and aspects of enhancing ties in various fields.

Blinken is scheduled to attend on Tuesday the annual round of strategic dialogue between the US and Qatar.

The dialogue is expected to address 12 major issues within the framework of bilateral cooperation between the two countries, including politics, economy, culture, education, energy, health, mediation and combating terrorism among others.

Writing by Ahmed Asmar