Doha: HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Thursday with HE US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is visiting Qatar. The meeting focused on the strong strategic relations between Qatar and the United States and explored ways to further support and enhance them. The two sides also discussed the latest regional developments, with particular emphasis on the situation in Gaza, the occupied Palestinian territories, and ongoing joint mediation efforts. Both sides stressed the urgent need to halt attacks, ensure the protection of civilians in northern Gaza, and discussed efforts to de-escalate tensions in Lebanon. Source: Qatar News Agency