US-Qatar sign historic counter terrorism deal

US-Qatar sign historic counter terrorism deal

The United States and Qatar have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for  combating terrorism and its financing.

The agreement was signed during the visit of US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to Doha.

A senior advisor to Rex Tillerson, R.C. Hammond told reporters in Doha that the two counties signed the Memorandum of Understanding outlining future efforts in which Qatar can take to fortify its fight against terrorism and actively address terrorism funding issues.