Deputy PM meets UK Minister of State for Defence
<p>Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani met with UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting, during his visit to the United Kingdom. The meeting discussed issues of mutual interest between the two sides and ways to strengthen and develop bilateral cooperation.The meeting also witnessed the signing of an extension to the…
During his recent visit to the United Kingdom, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs of Qatar, H.E. Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, met with UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting. The primary focus of their discussions centred on the mutual interests shared between the two nations, as well as exploring avenues to deepen and enhance their bilateral cooperation.
A significant outcome of their meeting was the signing of an extension to the existing defence cooperation agreement between the Qatari and British Ministries of Defence. This pivotal agreement was witnessed by both the Qatari and British representatives, with Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani signing on behalf of Qatar and Wes Streeting on behalf of the United Kingdom.
In addition to his meeting with the UK Defence Secretary, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani also had a productive discussion with Sir George Norton, the Commandant of the UK Royal College of Defence Studies. Both sessions were dedicated to exploring shared areas of interest and strategies to further strengthen the relationship between the two nations' defence establishments.
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