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3/16/2022

READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s Call with Qatari Minister of Finance H.E. Mr. Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuw…

READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s Call with
Qatari Minister of Finance H.E. Mr. Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari
March 15, 2022

WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen spoke with Qatari
Minister of Finance H.E. Mr. Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari. Secretary Yellen congratulated Minister Al
Kuwari on the 50th anniversary of U.S.-Qatar diplomatic relations and reiterated the
importance of the U.S.-Qatar bilateral relationship, highlighting President Bidenʼs recent
designation of Qatar as a major non-NATO ally. Secretary Yellen also welcomed the continued
partnership between the two countries in combatting terrorist financing in the region. The
Secretary and Minister Al Kuwari also discussed opportunities for increased bilateral
engagement on economic issues in the coming year, sustainable investment, and Qatarʼs
financial outlook.
Secretary Yellen also a irmed the United Statesʼ support for Ukraine following its brutal and
illegal invasion by Russia and expressed appreciation for Qatarʼs recognition of Ukraineʼs
sovereign integrity.

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