Doha: Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has said that outcomes of fifth session of the Qatar-US Strategic Dialogue will contribute to reinforcing long-term cooperation, including continuous coordination to bring peace and stability to the region.
On Qatar-US Strategic Dialogue which will be held here in Doha today, Al Ansari stressed that strategic dialogues are a milestone in relations between the two countries and reflect the well-established and advanced level of partnership in all fields.
He also noted that the celebration of the two partners of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, the classification of Qatar as a major non-NATO ally of the US, and the continuous close cooperation between the two countries in bilateral, regional and international fields all serve as evidence of a shared commitment to enhance those relations.
In a statement to QNA, Dr. Al Ansari mentioned that these dialogues also demonstrate the concept of joint coordination on regional and global issues, and enhance bilateral cooperation in the fields of health, humanitarian assistance, international development, human rights, regional cooperation and climate change, as well as trade, investment, culture and education.
Dr. Al Ansari also noted the coincidence of the strategic dialogue with the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, praising the close cooperation between the State of Qatar and the United States to ensure a safe and successful tournament. He added that the two sides recently have had in-depth discussions on cybersecurity, law enforcement training, public relations, and human rights.
Al Ansari also stressed that Qatar and the United States share a common interest in combating human trafficking and promoting labour rights, pointing to the US Department of States recognition of Assistant Undersecretary of Labor Mohammed Al Obaidly as a Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report Hero as evidence of the progress made by Qatar on this issue.
Dr. Al Ansari also complimented the strong security partnership between the two countries, including cooperation in law enforcement, aviation, border security, countering violent extremism, countering terrorism, and countering financing of terrorism. He reaffirmed Qatar's commitment to provide $75m over five years and implement efforts to support the work of the United Nations Office on countering terrorism.
Al Ansari also indicated that relations between Qatar and the United States have been established through various institutions throughout different periods of time, stressing that the distinguished partnership shown by the two countries in dealing with the Afghanistan issue, especially on relocation efforts, clearly reflects the high level of these well-established relations.
