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Defense Secretary Ash Carter, left center, meets with Qatari Minister of State for Defense Affairs Khalid bin Mohammed al-Attiyah at the Pentagon, May 18, 2016. The two leaders met to discuss matters of mutual importance. DoD photo by Army Sgt. 1st Class Clydell Kinchen

Leaders Meeting

Defense Secretary Ash Carter, left center, meets with Qatari Minister of State for Defense Affairs Khalid bin Mohammed al-Attiyah at the Pentagon, May 18, 2016. The two leaders met to discuss matters of mutual importance. DoD photo by Army Sgt. 1st Class Clydell Kinchen

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