DOHA: The US Secretary of Treasury Steven Mnuchin concluded his two-day official visit to Qatar yesterday.
Secretary Mnuchin met with the Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Prime Minister and Interior Minister, H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, H E Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, and Minister of Finance, H E Ali Shareef Al Emadi.
During the visit, Secretary Mnuchin discussed collaborative efforts to counter illicit financing networks and strengthen Qatar’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing system. He expressed appreciation for Qatar joining in recent designations under the auspices of the Terrorist Financing Targeting Center. Secretary Mnuchin also discussed strengthening the US-Qatar bilateral economic partnership and promoting economic growth.
Secretary Mnuchin underscored the United States’ ongoing commitment to its strategic partnership with Qatar and highlighted the importance of bilateral cooperation in maintaining stability and security in the region, said a statement issued by the US Embassy in Doha.
Secretary Mnuchin also held separate meetings with H E Sheikha Hind Al Thani at Education City, Qatar Investment Authority CEO Mansour Ibrahim Al Mahmoud, Qatar Central Bank Governor H E Sheikh Abdulla bin Saoud Al Thani, and Attorney General Dr Ali Al Marri.
