Vance: "Qatar is a reliable strategic ally of the United States."

Arabian Sea Newspaper - Special

**Arab Gulf - Follow-ups:** **The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman, met with the US Vice President, JD Vance, and the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, in the capital, Washington, on Friday, sparking interaction among activists on social media.** **The meeting comes at a sensitive time after the Israeli strike against a residential headquarters in the Qatari capital, Doha, which sparked widespread Arab and international reactions.** **Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman told the American officials that his country "will take all measures to protect its security and preserve its sovereignty in the face of the blatant Israeli attack," expressing "the State of Qatar's appreciation for its close partnership with the United States of America and its support for Qatar's sovereignty and its efforts to achieve peace in the region," according to a statement by the Qatari Foreign Ministry.** **On the other hand, the US Vice President affirmed to the Qatari official "his solidarity with the State of Qatar," noting that "diplomatic solutions are capable of resolving outstanding issues in the region," expressing "his appreciation for the tireless efforts made by the State of Qatar in mediation and its active role in bringing peace to the region," according to what was reported by the Qatari Foreign Ministry.** **Vance also stressed that "Qatar is a trusted strategic ally of the United States of America."**