November 25, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Joint Staff Spokesperson Navy Capt. Jereal Dorsey provided the following readout:
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., spoke with Qatar’s Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Lt. Gen. Jassim Al Mannai today by phone.
Gen. Brown and Lt. Gen. Al Mannai discussed the U.S.-Qatar strategic partnership and opportunities to enhance interoperability between militaries. The military leaders also exchanged views regarding the Hamas and Hezbollah ceasefire negotiations, and the ongoing threat posed to international shipping in the Red Sea by the Houthi movement.
Additionally, Gen. Brown congratulated Lt. Gen. Al Mannai on his recent promotion and appointment as chief of staff of the Qatari armed forces.
The U.S. and Qatar share a vital relationship as key partners committed to stability and security in the Middle East region.
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