His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani met on Sunday with the Commander of the US Central Command in the Middle East, General Kenneth Mckenzie, and his accompanying delegation at his Amiri Diwan office. The Amir congratulated General Mckenzie on assuming his post, and wished him success in his duties.

For his part, the General thanked the Amir for his reception and the central role played by Qatar through the Al Udeid Air Base, as well as its joint efforts with the United States in the fight against terrorism.

The meeting also dealt with the strategic relations between the two friendly countries, especially in defence and military fields, and ways to develop them, in addition to the latest developments in the region.

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