Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs visits the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
<p>London: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani visited the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom, where His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were received by Commander of the Academy Brigadier Nick Cowley.</p> <p>During the visit, discussions were held on avenues for military cooperation…
London, UK: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani journeyed to the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom. Accompanied by a delegation, HE Sheikh Saoud was greeted by Academy Commander Brigadier Nick Cowley.
The visit's agenda centered on exploring opportunities for defense collaboration between Qatar and the UK. Talks also included enhancing academic and training cooperation, alongside discussing other mutual interests.
A significant aspect of the visit was the laying of the foundation stone for the HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani Center for Innovation at Sandhurst. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs participated in this ceremony, joined by Brigadier Cowley, UK Veterans Minister Lord Ben Wallace, and British Army Chief of the General Staff General Sir Roland Walker.
The center signifies the robust defense relationship and strategic partnership between Qatar and the UK. It is seen as a major addition to the Academy's educational and training facilities, promoting innovation and boosting the cognitive and academic capabilities of students and military personnel.
During the trip, HE Sheikh Saoud met with Qatari officer candidates and students attending the Academy. The visit concluded with a foundation stone-laying ceremony, attended by HE Qatar's Ambassador to the UK Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Saud Al-Thani, along with senior officers and officials from both nations.
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