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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs meets UK Secretary of State for Defense

<p>London: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani met with Secretary of State for Defense of the United Kingdom HE Wes Streeting, during His Excellency's visit to the United Kingdom.</p> <p>The meeting discussed topics of mutual interest between the two sides, along with ways to strengthen and develop them.</p> <p><img…

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs meets UK Secretary of State for Defense

London: Deputy Prime Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, engaged in discussions with the United Kingdom's Secretary of State for Defense, Wes Streeting, as part of the latter's visit to the UK. The conversation touched on matters of shared interest, with both parties aiming to enhance and expand these areas of collaboration. Accompanying the tête-à-tête were senior officials from both nations.

During their meeting, Qatar and the UK further solidified their defense ties by signing an extension to the existing agreement between their respective Ministries of Defense. Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, on the Qatari side, and Wes Streeting, representing the United Kingdom, affixed their signatures to the renewed pact.

The gathering also welcomed the attendance of His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Saud Al-Thani, the Ambassador of Qatar to the United Kingdom, along with other high-ranking military personnel from both countries.

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