Relations between US, Qatar stronger than before, says US Chamber of Commerce vice president – The Peninsula

Relations between US, Qatar stronger than before, says US Chamber of Commerce vice president – The Peninsula

Washington: Senior Vice President of Middle East and Turkey at the US Chamber of Commerce Khush Choksy has praised the strength of bilateral relations between the US and Qatar, pointing out that the next strategic economic dialogue will create a plan for future enhancement of commercial cooperation in the digital economy, energy, logistic transport, and supply chains.

In an interview with Qatar News Agency (QNA), Choksy said that the participation of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani in the 77th session of the UNGA reflects the increasingly important role of Qatar in the global community. He believed that HH the Amirs speech will address current developments, especially the energy security issues.

Choksy highlighted Qatar's huge role in mediation which emerged in Afghanistan, as well as its key roles in other issues such as Palestine and Iran, stressing that these roles enhanced the trust between the US and the State of Qatar.

In this context, Choksy said that Qatar is perceived as a strong, reliable, and dependable ally as it played a very important role in maintaining air transport and logistics across the globe during COVID-19 pandemic.

Choksy noted the importance of the economic and commercial relations between the two countries in many