US Ambassador to QNA: US-Qatar Strategic Dialogue Reflects Deep 50-Year Bilateral Relationship

Doha, March 06 (QNA) - The sixth US-Qatar Strategic Dialogue focused on the foremost policy priorities and issues of shared concern for the two countries, and the topics tackled at this year’s Dialogue highlight the breadth and depth of the 50-year US-Qatar relationship, HE Ambassador of the United States of America to the State of Qatar Timmy Davis said. 
    Speaking with the Qatar News Agency (QNA), His Excellency said the "discussions among political leaders and subject-matter experts will delve into a range of topics, from bilateral defense cooperation to professional and academic exchanges; information technology infrastructure to artificial intelligence; from counterterrorism cooperation to labor rights; and from education cooperation to cooperation on our most pressing regional and global challenges.
    "The United States and Qatar also agreed to expand our longstanding educational cooperation with a new initiative in Doha. I proudly signed an agreement between U.S. Embassy Doha and the Community College of Qatar (CCQ) to open an "American Corner" at the CCQ library."
    This signing will be "a welcoming space for education, gatherings, English language learning, and accessing resources from the United States that are provided free of charge to visitors; the CCQ American Corner will be part of the worldwide American Spaces network," His Excellency added.
    HE the US Ambassador revealed an imminent cooperation program under which the US expertise would be utilized in teaching critical thinking and problem-solving in schools. "Next week, a two-week training program for teachers of English from 50 Qatari public schools, helping them integrate these higher-order thinking skills into their teaching," His Excellency said.
    Meanwhile His Excellency added: "a session dedicated to our shared economic prosperity set the stage for the June 2024 SelectUSA Summit, where Qatari companies and investors will explore lucrative opportunities in US markets".
    "We are excited to close the multi-day Dialogue with a session about continuing the legacy of Qatar’s successful 2022 World Cup through the upcoming 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
    Commenting on the fifth Strategic Dialogue in February 2022 in Qatar, HE Davis said, "our two countries established plans to cooperate on a variety of projects, and I am proud to report significant progress that continues to this day".
    Regarding cooperation in regional issues, he hailed the State of Qatar as a successful and indispensable mediator in the current conflict between Hamas and Israel, expressing his country’s great appreciation to HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani for the continued efforts to "release hostages, safeguard civilians, and ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza".
    He added, "Earlier this week, the United States air-dropped tens of thousands of meals from the American people to Gazan civilians, meals which were packed by US troops at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.  
    "The strong US-Qatar partnership on peace and security enabled this humanitarian mission".
    He also pointed out that the two sides stressed the strategic importance of Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar in promoting regional peace and stability, with the forces of both countries training together and exchanging experiences.
    "The Strategic Dialogue is an opportunity to elevate conversations and agendas that we work on together year-round, in the security field and every other," His Excellency added.
    He expressed his country's appreciation to Qatar’s regional leadership and global engagement including its successful efforts in Afghanistan to facilitate the safe relocation of tens of thousands of vulnerable Afghans and its steadfast assistance in securing the release of wrongfully detained US citizens from Venezuela.
    These efforts reflect Qatar's great influence on global politics, His Excellency added.    
    As allies and strategic partners, the US and Qatar will continue to approach shared challenges together, His Excellency added. (QNA)