Washington: HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met in Washington with HE Vice President of the United States JD Vance and HE Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent. The meeting focused on the close strategic cooperation between the State of Qatar and the United States and explored ways to further strengthen it across various fields, particularly in the area of defense partnership in light of current regional developments, serving the shared interests of the two countries.

According to Qatar News Agency, discussions also covered developments in global energy markets, with both sides emphasizing the importance of ensuring the sustainability of energy supplies. They highlighted the continued flow of liquefied natural gas from the State of Qatar to global markets as a critical element in supporting global energy security.

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed the importance of safeguarding global energy security and ensuring freedom of maritime navigation in accordance with international law. For his part, the US Vice President praised the robust strategic partnership between the two countries, acknowledging the State of Qatar's active role in promoting regional stability and enhancing global energy security.