Qatar (Washington Insider) - Qatar and the United States held their 7th Strategic Dialogue in Washington with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman and Marco Rubio, focusing on Syria’s stability, regional security, counterterrorism, and economic cooperation.
As Sana Syria Arab News Agency reported, Qatar and the United States emphasised the need to collaborate to bring stability to Syria and support its economy. The announcement came after the 7th strategic dialogue between the 2 countries. Senior officials from both nations attended the meeting in Washington. The Qatar News Agency reported that talks focused on strengthening cooperation in fighting terrorism and addressing security challenges across the Middle East.
How are Qatar and the U.S. strengthening Syria’s stability and regional security?
Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the partnership between Doha and Washington is a key pillar for regional security.
They said working together on security, counterterrorism, and economic development is essential to face current challenges and build long-term stability. The officials added that their cooperation aims to help Syria recover, boost its economy, and address broader regional issues.
Qatar and the United States held talks on key regional and international issues during their strategic dialogue. The discussions focused on Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran. Officials said the partnership between Doha and Washington is a major force for stability in the Middle East.
The United States praised Qatar for its leading role in global counterterrorism efforts. U.S. officials highlighted Qatar’s commitment to international standards in combating terrorist financing and money laundering.
The 6th round of the dialogue was held on March 5, 2024, and the 7th round on December 17, 2025, in Washington. The dialogue began on January 30, 2018, to formally establish a platform to build on the strengthening of bilateral relations.
Regional issues, counter-terrorism, trade and investment are among the areas covered by the dialogue and over time it has expanded to include discussions about economic partnerships and other areas of broader security concerns such as natural disasters, pandemics and criminal activity.