President Obama and Emir of Qatar Hold Bilateral Meeting

US President Barack Obama met with the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, in a bilateral meeting on February 24.

At a press conference taking place after the meeting, Obama said the two heads of state spoke about a wide range of regional and bilateral issues and described Qatar as a strong partner in the fight against the Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL).

The emir expressed concern about the threat of terrorism in the region. He also stressed the importance of finding a peaceful solution in Palestine. Credit: The White House