Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed al-Sayed, met with senior U.S. officials during a visit to Washington, D.C., to explore opportunities for strengthening bilateral trade and investment cooperation. The discussions took place on June 14, 2026, according to a statement from Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Dr. al-Sayed held talks with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, as well as Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg, Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security Jeffrey Kessler, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Michael Kratsios, and Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jeff Goitman.

The meetings focused on reviewing mechanisms to deepen economic, trade, and investment ties between Qatar and the United States. Officials discussed a range of issues deemed to be of mutual interest, although specific topics were not detailed in the ministry’s announcement.

This engagement aligns with broader efforts by both countries to enhance their economic relationship amid evolving global trade dynamics. The discussions underscored the commitment of Qatar and the United States to collaborate on fostering a more robust commercial partnership.