EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — U.S. President Donald Trump held separate bilateral meetings this week with the president of the United Arab Emirates and the emir of Qatar on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit, with discussions focusing on regional security, the recently announced U.S.-Iran framework agreement, economic cooperation and ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, according to U.S. and Gulf officials.
The meetings took place on Tuesday during the G7 gathering in the French resort town of Evian-les-Bains. Senior U.S. administration officials had previously said Trump planned separate talks with Gulf leaders as part of a broader series of meetings covering economic growth, supply-chain resilience, artificial intelligence and regional security issues.
Trump first met with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. According to officials and media present at the meeting, the two leaders reviewed developments related to the proposed U.S.-Iran agreement and discussed Qatar’s role in regional mediation efforts. Trump praised bilateral relations between Washington and Doha, saying, “We have a great relationship … we work very well together.”
The discussions also addressed developments in Lebanon and wider efforts to reduce tensions across the region, according to statements issued by Qatari officials. Qatar has been involved in diplomatic contacts related to negotiations between Washington and Tehran in recent weeks.
Trump also met separately with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. While neither side released a detailed readout immediately after the talks, U.S. officials had identified the UAE meeting as one of several scheduled bilateral engagements during the summit. Administration officials said Trump intended to discuss issues of mutual concern, including economic cooperation and regional stability.
The meetings occurred amid heightened diplomatic activity following the announcement of a U.S.-Iran memorandum intended to extend a ceasefire and establish a framework for further negotiations. Gulf states, including Qatar and the UAE, have played roles in diplomatic contacts surrounding the negotiations, according to officials and previous statements from regional governments.
Trump’s participation in the G7 summit included meetings with several international leaders as discussions ranged from Ukraine and global economic issues to developments in the Middle East. Officials said the president sought to strengthen cooperation with regional partners while advancing ongoing diplomatic initiatives.
As of Wednesday, neither the White House nor Gulf governments had announced any new agreements resulting directly from the bilateral meetings. Officials said consultations between the United States, Qatar and the UAE would continue as discussions on regional security and the proposed U.S.-Iran accord move forward.
