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As stated by Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Washington for the sixth U.S.-Qatar Strategic Dialogue. Secretary Blinken and Prime Minister Al Thani discussed the conflict in Gaza and efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas. Secretary Blinken thanked the Prime Minister for Qatar's coordination to pursue an agreement for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire to enable the release of all hostages, safeguard civilians, and expand the provision of critical aid to Gaza. The Secretary and Prime Minister discussed planning for a stable and secure future for the Palestinian people, and the Secretary reiterated the United States' support for a pathway to a Palestinian state with security guarantees for Israel. They reaffirmed the strength of the U.S.-Qatar relationship and the importance of continuing to work closely on shared strategic priorities to promote security and prosperity in the Gulf and broader Middle East region and beyond, as well as to foster ties between our peoples.
