Washington: The US Department of State announced yesterday that the Secretary of State H E Antony Blinken will visit Qatar on November 21-22 to launch the fifth US-Qatar Strategic Dialogue.
The statement indicated that during his visit, Blinken will meet with senior Qatari officials, including Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.
Blinken will reiterate US appreciation for the long-standing partnership between the US and Qatar and discuss a range of issues, including security cooperation, trade and investment, climate change, global health, humanitarian assistance, international development, and other issues.
The statement pointed out that during his visit to Doha, the Secretary of State will discuss Qatar's important contribution to international sports diplomacy, especially as it hosts the World Cup.
