HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs Dr Khalid bin Mohamed al-Attiyah yesterday met General Joseph Votel, Commander of the United States Central Command. During the meeting, Gen Votel praised the role played by Qatar and its efforts in the fight against terrorism through Al Udeid Air Base. The meeting also reviewed the strategic relations between the two countries in the field of military and defence co-operation and prospects for strengthening them, as well as a number of issues of common interest.