U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin met with the Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on 19/12/2023 in Doha.
He also met with the Qatari Minister of State for Defense Affairs Khaled Al-Attiyah.
Discussions focused on enhancing the QEN capabilities, the naval alliance in the Red Sea, and Al-Udeid Air Base’s role in supporting the alliance.
The following note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:
- Qatar’s position from joining the alliance
- Qatar’s position on Al-Udeid Air Base’s role in supporting the alliance
The note also highlights the QEN recently receiving advanced U.S.-made UUVs and USVs.
