*Administration of Donald J. Trump, 2019 *

**Joint Statement by President Trump and Amir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar **

*July 9, 2019 *

Today, as leaders of the United States and Qatar, we committed to further advancing the high-level strategic cooperation between our two countries. The United States and Qatar share a history of friendship based on common efforts and mutual respect. For decades, the bonds between our great nations have strengthened, reinforcing an increasingly close strategic and defense relationship focused on countering threats to our security, peace, and prosperity.

Together, we applaud the significant advances made by our two countries across a range of commercial and defense opportunities, and we reiterate the importance of continued cooperation. We both seek to conclude other arrangements necessary to realizing this common vision for enhanced economic, political, and defense cooperation between our nations.

We discussed our extensive and increasing economic partnership, including these mutually beneficial transactions:

These are only the most recent examples of what continue to be strong commercial, political, and security ties between the United States and Qatar. We are committed to continuing the positive partnership between our two countries.

NOTE: An original was not available for verification of the content of this joint statement.

*Categories:* Joint Statements : Qatar, Amir Tamim*.*

*Names:* Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir*.*

*Subjects:* Qatar : Amir; Qatar : Defense relationship with U.S.; Qatar : Relations with U.S.; Qatar : Trade with U.S.

*DCPD Number:* DCPD201900462.