Qatar, US Officials Hold High-Level Talks on Strategic Partnership
Washington, December 18, 2025
HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, held a series of meetings with senior US officials on the sidelines of the seventh strategic dialogue between the two countries in Washington.
HE Al Khulaifi met separately with HE Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Paul Kapur; HE Presidential Envoy and Senior Advisor for Africa at the Department of State, Massad Boulos; HE Acting Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Michael Kozak, HE Near Eastern Affairs Senior Officer, Robert Palladino; and HE CEO of the US International Development Finance Corporation, Ben Black.
Discussions focused on the close bilateral relationship, ways to enhance cooperation across various sectors, and shared perspectives on regional and international issues.
The US side highlighted the importance of continued coordination and consultation with Qatar, strengthening cooperation mechanisms, and further developing bilateral relations, while recognizing Qatar's role as an effective mediator and trusted partner in resolving regional and international conflicts.