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Published: 16:33, 22 April 2017   Update: 15:18, 26 July 2020
US defence secretary visits Qatar

International Desk: The US defence secretary has met Qatar's leader during a visit to the Gulf state, home to the largest American air base in the Middle East.

James "Jim" Mattis said Saturday's meeting in Doha with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani aimed to "reinforce relationships" between the two countries.

"Relationships get better or weaker, and I'm committed to making it better from our side," Mattis told the Emir.

Their talks were expected to focus on the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) group, the conflict in Syria, and the regional role of Iran, which Mattis has described as "destabilising".

Mattis was also due to hold dicussions with Qatar's Defence Minister Khaled al-Attiya.

The visit to Doha is part of a regional tour that has included stops in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Israel. Mattis is scheduled to visit Djibouti on Sunday.

Source: Agencies
 

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