Administration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., 2022

January 31, 2022

Dear Madam Speaker: (Dear Madam President:)

In accordance with section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (22

U.S.C. 2321k), I am providing notice of my intent to designate Qatar as a Major Non-NATO Ally.

I am making this designation in recognition of Qatar's many years of contributions to U.S.- led efforts in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility and in recognition of our own national interest in deepening bilateral defense and security cooperation with the State of Qatar.

Sincerely,

JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.

NOTE: Identical letters were sent to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Kamala D. Harris, President of the Senate. An original was not available for verification of the content of this letter.

Categories: Communications to Congress : Qatar, designation as major non-NATO ally, letter. Subjects: Qatar : Security cooperation with U.S.

DCPD Number: DCPD202200053.

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