Qatar's embassy in the US celebrated the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The ceremony was attended by a number of ministers, senior officials and members of the diplomatic corps.Qatar's ambassador in Washington, HE Sheikh Meshal bin Hamad al-Thani, said in his official speech at the ceremony, when the diplomatic relations were established neither of the two countries could have imagined such a wonderful partnership that could develop.He stressed that Qatar and America are linked by deep and permanent ties in all fields.HE Sheikh Meshal added that investments in education and social reform have led to the creation of an inclusive and diversified society, where all people have the opportunity to thrive, and strategic investments have created a vibrant economy with the creation of many new industries, from tourism to sports to agriculture.
He said that this growth has allowed the two countries to expand their long-standing commitment to peace and stability, as Qatar today works to mediate conflicts, support development and improve security throughout the Middle East region, and beyond.The ambassador stressed that Qatar will redouble its efforts to promote global peace and prosperity, and provide millions of others around the world with access to necessities such as food, energy, and safe, equitable and high-quality education.He praised Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, and her role in strengthening the partnership between the two countries, and the remarkable success that it achieved today.For her part, Pelosi expressed her happiness to attend the celebration of 50 years of diplomatic relations and said that for five decades, the two countries have been partners in common mission to ensure a safer, more secure and more prosperous future.She added that she was personally honoured to work closely with His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser.Over the course of 50 years, Pelosi said, the two countries' strong partnership has been essential to protecting mutual security and ensuring regional stability...and these ties have grown closer, as US President Joe Biden announced this year the designation of Qatar as a major US ally from outside the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato), and this an important matter.She stressed that Qatar is a major partner in the energy field. She said the two countries have also engaged in a rich exchange of culture and ideas, as technology leaders of the two countries co-operate in meeting the challenges of the 21st century.Pelosi noted, in this context, that the library of Congresstarget="_blank"'>