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Post by bot on Dec 17, 2010 12:27:44 GMT -5
Qatar's National Day
Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of StateWashington, DC
December 17, 2010
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Qatar on your National Day this December 18. The relationship between our nations has grown stronger and more dynamic over the past few years as Qatar and the United States work together to build a future that is more peaceful, more prosperous, and more secure for all our people. As partners, we have increased trade, promoted educational and cultural exchanges, and enhanced scientific and technological cooperation between our countries. I was honored to visit Doha earlier this year for the U.S.-Islamic World Forum to deepen the understanding between the United States and Muslim-majority nations, and to witness Qatar’s rising presence on the global stage. Under the leadership of His Highness Amir Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Qatar has become an international leader in areas from investing in educational infrastructure to increasing agricultural productivity in arid regions. Your successful bid to host the 2022 World Cup is a further testament to Qatar’s bright future. I wish all the people of Qatar a joyous National Day celebration, and I look forward to finding new ways to strengthen the vibrant relationship between Qatar and the United States.
PRN: 2010/1835
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