The United States has appreciated Qatar's efforts to de-escalate tension in the Middle East and stressed on the need to keep the relationship between the two countries resilient to counter the ongoing threats in the region.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani met Wednesday evening at Al Bahr Palace with US Senators Lindsey Graham and Chris Van Hollen, and the accompanying US Congress delegation.

The Pearl-Qatar continues to cement its position as a leading tourism and leisure destination through the increasing number of stores, restaurants, and retail outlets that are setting up on the Island.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani attended Saturday the second session of Munich Security Conference's second day, during which German Chancellor Dr Angela Merkel spoke.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani met Friday at his residence in Munich with Afghanistan's President Dr Mohamed Ashraf Ghani and his accompanying delegation on the sidelines of the 55th Munich Security Conference.