Trump meets Qatar leaders on his way to Asia
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President Donald Trump (centre) meeting Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (left), and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani aboard Air Force One on Oct 25, during a refuelling stop before continuing to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
PHOTO: HAIYUN JIANG/NYTIMES
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- Trump met Qatari leaders to discuss the Gaza peace deal during a refuelling stop in Qatar en route to Asia.
- Qatar plays a key mediating role between Israel and Hamas, guaranteeing the fragile peace, along with other countries.
- Discussions included establishing a Gaza security force and Hamas's future, building upon Qatar's prior peace efforts.
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ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE - US President Donald Trump on Oct 25 met the Emir and Prime Minister of Qatar – a key ally in preserving the fragile Gaza peace deal
The Qatari leaders boarded Air Force One when it landed at Al Udeid Air Base, which hosts the regional headquarters for the US military and thousands of American troops.
Mr Trump said the duo had played a crucial role in the Middle East peace process, adding that Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has been his “friend to the world”.
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The leaders did not take questions before pool reporters were ushered out.
Mr Trump is travelling to Asia for the first time since retaking office
Qatar has played a key mediating role in indirect talks between Israel and Hamas since the outbreak of the war, and is among the guarantors of the fragile peace deal, along with Egypt, the United States and Turkey.
Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, hosted Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan this week to discuss the highly sensitive next steps in the deal, including the establishment of a security force in Gaza
Qatar’s Prime Minister has also been a key negotiator since the outbreak of the war following Hamas’ Oct 7, 2023, attack
