00:00U.S. President Donald Trump made an unexpected stop in Qatar on his way to Asia,
00:05meeting with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Althani for talks closely watched across the region.
00:11The meeting focused on ongoing efforts in Gaza and Qatar's role in mediating between the parties.
00:16The discussions took place aboard Air Force One during a refueling stop in Doha,
00:21part of Trump's first Asian tour since returning to office.
00:25Topics included the recent Israel-Hamas hostage deal with Qatar playing a central coordinating role.
00:32You're going to have peace in the Middle East. This is real peace.
00:34It's never happened before. 3,000 years, it's never happened.
00:37Great respect when he came to the airport, came onto the plane.
00:42That's never happened either. And he's a highly respected man.
00:46Qatar's Emir described the meeting as a valuable opportunity to advance regional stability
00:51and strengthen international coordination.
00:53The encounter also highlighted Doha's role as a mediator as President Trump begins his Asia tour
00:59focused on trade, investment and diplomacy.
01:03Muhammad Al-Ashi, Your News, Doha.
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