The United States’ friendship with Qatar is based on shared optimism for the future, noted Ambassador Timmy T Davis, in an exclusive interview with
Gulf Times. "We have so many areas of common interest...We like to get together formally once a year to have a grand conversation," he said referring to the forthcoming session as part of the '5th Strategic Dialogue' between the US and Qatar in Doha on February 20 and 21. Top officials are expected to attend.The envoy also said the US has been constantly working to make its visa issuance process more efficient and faster. "Today, an applicant for a student visa can almost immediately get an appointment at the US Embassy (in Doha)... and for a non-immigrant visa like B1/B2 (for business or tourism), you can have your appointment within 35 days.”