UK PM Meets Amir of Qatar and Prime Minister in Doha
Summary
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met the Amir of Qatar and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman in Doha to discuss regional security following Iran's attacks. The leaders affirmed solidarity, praised the UK-Qatar Joint Squadron's defence cooperation, and discussed the ceasefire and prospects for lasting peace in the region.
What changed
The Prime Minister expressed UK solidarity with Qatar following Iran's attacks and commended the UK-Qatar Joint Squadron for its defence cooperation. Leaders discussed the ceasefire, freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, and commitments to strengthen bilateral defence and economic cooperation.
This diplomatic engagement has no direct regulatory implications for UK businesses or residents. It reflects ongoing UK-Qatar defence and trade relations with no new compliance obligations or policy changes.
What to do next
- Monitor for updates on UK-Qatar diplomatic initiatives
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Press release
PM meeting with the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman of Qatar: 10 April 2026
The Prime Minister met the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani and his Excellency the Prime Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman in Doha this morning.
From: Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street and The Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer KCB KC MP Published 10 April 2026
The Prime Minister met the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani and his Excellency the Prime Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman in Doha this morning.
The Prime Minister underlined the UK’s solidarity with Qatar following Iran’s indefensible attacks and his gratitude for keeping UK nationals living in the country safe.
He added that the UK-Qatar Joint Squadron had worked well together to defend the region in a time of need. Now that the ceasefire has been agreed, he said, this brought some relief but work must be done to ensure it turns into a lasting peace.
They affirmed their strong support for initiatives to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and for the principle of freedom of navigation. The Prime Minister set out how the UK was convening partners on the political, military and logistical steps necessary.
They committed to further strengthen their relationship, including on defence cooperation economic growth.
The Prime Minister said that his visit to the Gulf had been productive and they looked forward to speaking further soon.
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