Biden meets Qatari leader to ensure energy backup for European allies as Russia could cut exports over the Ukraine crisis
Press Secretary Jen Psaki said both leaders would be discussing"the stability of global energy supplies."
The most urgent agenda item for Biden is a scramble by the United States and the EU to ensure that European nations, already hit by soaring energy prices, can weather disruption in Russian exports if Moscow decides to cut supplies. Qatar is one of the world's biggest liquid natural gas exporters, along with the United States and Australia, and there are hopes in Washington and Europe that Doha can temporarily redirect exports destined for Asian markets.
"I'm not going to be able to give you anything further on LNG," the official said on Sunday, speaking on condition of anonymity. Qatar to officially represent US interests in AfghanistanSheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani will be the first Gulf state leader to visit Biden since he became president just over a year ago and the Oval Office talks will cement the tiny country's status as a major international player.
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