Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani convened the seventh U.S.-Qatar Strategic Dialogue on December 17, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Senior U.S. and Qatari officials also participated. The event attests to the enduring strategic partnership between the two countries under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The topics for the dialogue included strengthening cooperation to advance peace, security, and investment. Discussions and working groups will continue in early 2026, encompassing law enforcement, security cooperation, and deepening cultural ties between both countries.
His Excellency, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, lauded President Trump’s leadership to end the war in Gaza and bring lasting peace to the Middle East. On behalf of President Trump, Secretary Rubio thanked His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the government of the State of Qatar for their important role as a mediator to enable President Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan and resolution of other conflicts. On wider Middle East security, the two Ministers affirmed their support for efforts to stabilize Syria, counter terrorism in the country, and boost its economy.
Global and Regional Cooperation
Secretary of State Rubio affirmed the U.S.-Qatari partnership as a model of peace through strength to meet regional and global challenges together. U.S. and Qatari officials discussed shared strategic priorities, including Gaza, Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Haiti. The United States and Qatar reaffirmed their partnership as a force for peace and stability, emphasizing a shared commitment to confront regional and global threats through unity.
Prime Minister Al Thani praised the leadership of President Trump in forging a new coalition of nations, of which Qatar is a part. Together, the United States and Qatar are partners in shaping a future grounded in peace, where extremism and terror have no place.
Economic Affairs and Investments
The United States and Qatar highlighted their strong economic partnership, which continues to generate economic growth, support job creation, and foster collaboration in advanced technology and energy, particularly given the two countries’ uniquely aligned interests to promote global energy abundance and stable energy markets. This builds upon the over $240 billion in economic deals secured during President Trump’s visit to Qatar in May. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs affirmed that as Qatar charts a path to a diversified economy driven by technology, innovation, and knowledge, its deep investment partnership with the U.S. has been central to their mutual success. The United States highlighted ongoing efforts to streamline regulatory processes and promote a welcoming investment climate, while Qatar reiterated its dedication to economic diversification and technology-driven innovation.
Deals secured this year include:
- $96 billion deal from Qatar Airways to acquire up to 210 American-made Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 777X aircraft powered by GE Aerospace engines. The Qatar contract will support over 154,000 U.S. jobs annually, totaling over one million jobs in the years to come.
- $97 billion offered by Qatar to U.S. Company Parsons on projects advancing innovation. This deal will also support hundreds of thousands of well-paid jobs across the United States.
- $8.5 billion contract from Qatar Energy with McDermott to advance critical energy infrastructure.
- $1 billion will be invested in the Quantinuum Joint Venture Agreement with Al Rabban Capital, advancing state-of-the-art quantum technologies.