His Highness The Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met Commander of the United States Central Command in the Middle East General Kenneth McKenzie and his accompanying delegation at Al Bahr Palace on Thursday. During the meeting, they reviewed the strategic cooperation relations between the two friendly countries and the ways of enhancing them, especially in the military and defence fields. They also discussed joint efforts to enhance the security and stability of the region. In this regard, the general expressed his thanks to HH The Amir for hosting the American forces at Al Udeid Air Base and for the pivotal role of Qatar as a major partner in combating terrorism. (QNA)