A testament to our strong partnership, this year’s dialogue addressed regional and global issues, and advanced bilateral co-operation in the areas of health, humanitarian assistance, international development, labour and human rights, security co-operation, climate change, trade and investment, culture, and education, a joint statement issued by Qatar and the US said after HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani and Secretary of State Antony Blinken led the fourth US-Qatar Strategic Dialogue on November 12, 2021 in Washington, DC.
The United States and Qatar signed several accords, including an Arrangement on the Protection of US Interests in Afghanistan and an MoU on Co-operation to Host Individuals at Risk Due to the Situation in Afghanistan.
"Qatar and the United States remain deeply concerned about the West Bank and Gaza, will continue to work together to improve humanitarian and economic conditions for all, and discussed the importance of achieving a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the statement said.
The US thanked Qatar for its generous contributions to fight Covid-19 inside the United States.
Qatar and the United States recognised recent progress made by Qatar to combat human trafficking and advance labour rights.
The two governments highlighted their strong bilateral security partnership, including in the areas of law enforcement co-operation, aviation and border security, countering violent extremism, and combating terrorism and the financing of terrorism.
As Qatar prepares to host the FIFA Men’s World Cup in 2022, the United States and Qatar committed to expanding close inter-agency co-operation to ensure a safe and successful tournament.
As major energy producers, both countries reiterated their joint commitment to strengthen global climate action. They agreed to work across the region to promote energy access and support clean energy transition.
The two governments reaffirmed the commitment made in the 2018 Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation to promote peace and stability, to counter terrorism, and to grow the enduring US-Qatar defence partnership.
As part of the 50-year anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and Qatar in 2022, the United States unveiled drawings of the new US embassy compound, which will be built in the coming years in Doha.
Qatar and the United States remain mutually invested in continuous dialogue, partnership, and long-term cooperation.
