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PM meets US Congress delegation

Jan 04, 2026

Washington DC [US], January 4: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with a delegation of United States Congress members, on the occasion of their visit to the country, on Saturday. The meeting discussed the close strategic relations between the State of Qatar and the United States of America, and ways to support and strengthen them. They also reviewed developments in the region, particularly in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories, in addition to a host of topics of mutual interest. During the meeting, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasized the need for combined regional and international efforts to ensure the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, paving the way toward achieving sustainable peace and the much sought-after stability in the region.
Source: Qatar Tribune

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