(MENAFN- The Peninsula) QNA
Munich: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday received a delegation from the US Congress, including Senators Lindsey Graham, Jim Risch, Ben Sasse, Sheldon Whitehouse, Michael Bennet and Jeff Merkley; House Representatives Joe Wilson, Joaquin Castro, and former Senator Kelly Ayotte, on the sidelines of the 54th session of Munich Security Conference.
During the meeting, the two sides reviewed cooperation between the two friendly countries and the Qatari-US strategic partnership in the framework of the joint declaration on security cooperation and the memorandums and agreements signed between the two countries, especially in the field of countering terrorism and combating its financing. The meeting also touched on regional and international developments.
The US Congress members expressed thanks to the Emir for the role of the State of Qatar and its efforts in fighting terrorism through Al Udeid Air Base, as well as its constant efforts to maintain stability in the region.
The Emiralso met with the Prime Minister of the fraternal Republic of Turkey, Binali Yildirim, and his accompanying delegation on the sidelines of the 54th session of Munich Security Conference.
The meeting reviewed the strategic relations between the two countries, ways of developing them in the different fields, in addition to discussing the latest regional and international developments.
The Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met Chairman of the Munich Security Conference, Wolfgang Ischinger, and the accompanying delegation at the conference premises in the German city of Munich.
The meeting reviewed the main topics on the agenda of the conference, notably those related to combating terrorism and international security and peace.
In addition, the meeting exchanged views on the major developments at the regional and international levels.
Their Excellencies members of the official delegation accompanying the Emir attended the meetings.
MENAFN1702201800630000ID1096475962
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.