The Minister of Defense discussed with his Qatari counterpart regional developments and ways to increase joint cooperation Details: The Minister of Defense, Major General Mohaf Abu Kasra, met with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Saud bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, in the presence of several officers. During the meeting, both sides discussed the latest developments and updates in the regional and international arena. The two sides discussed a number of long-standing issues of common interest to both sides. The meeting discussed ways to improve and develop areas of joint cooperation between the two countries.