Trump meets Qatari emir, prime minister in Florida

WASHINGTON

Former US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he met with Qatari emir and the nation's prime minister at his residence in Florida.

"It was great seeing my friends His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of Qatar and His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister of Qatar at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida," said Trump on Truth Social.

Trump, who is the Republican presidential nominee for November elections, praised his relationship with Emir Al Thani and said it would be "even stronger".

"The Amir has proven to be a great and powerful leader of his country, advancing on all levels at record speed. He is someone also who strongly wants peace in the Middle East, and all over the world. We had a great relationship during my years in the White House, and it will be even stronger this time around!" Trump wrote.