U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Doha, the capital of Qatar, on Wednesday, marking the second stop of his Gulf tour following a day of intense diplomacy and partnership-building in Riyadh on Tuesday.
اضافة اعلان
Trump’s visit to Doha comes after his participation in the U.S.-Gulf Summit held in the Saudi capital, where he delivered a speech emphasizing the Middle East’s strategic importance at the heart of global affairs. He expressed his eagerness to work closely with the region’s nations.
Landmark Meeting with Syrian President
Trump’s arrival in Qatar also follows a first-of-its-kind meeting with Syrian President Ahmad Al-Shara, which was also attended by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Gaza Ceasefire Talks
According to CNN, Doha also hosted high-level negotiations on achieving a ceasefire in Gaza. The talks included a senior Israeli delegation, U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff, and U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Adam Boehler.
Diplomatic Significance
Qatar’s state news agency QNA highlighted that this is only the second visit by a sitting U.S. president to the country, following President George W. Bush’s visit in 2003.
The agency emphasized that the visit underscores Qatar’s strategic partnership with the United States and its role as a trusted regional mediator, particularly amid the tense geopolitical climate and ongoing regional conflicts.
(Sources: QNA, Al Jazeera, CNN)
