President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to Doha – the first by a sitting American president – reflects the growing strategic depth of Qatar-US relations and underscores its significance for regional peace, stability, and investment, according to US ambassador Timmy Davis.Speaking at a Fireside Chat at the Global Security Forum 2025 Tuesday, Davis underlined the depth of the bilateral relationship between the two nations and its growing importance amidst complex regional challenges.He described the US President’s visit as an opportunity to showcase the multilateral co-operation between Qatar and the US, extending from economic partnerships to critical security initiatives.“I think the president’s trip punctuates the importance of all of our shared bilateral issues, peace and stability in the region, and investment in commerce in both directions,” Davis told moderator Peter Bergen, vice president of Global Studies and Fellows at New America and CNN National Security Analyst.Noting a past marked by “misunderstandings” about Qatar and the US, Davis stressed the need to counter those misconceptions with a clear narrative highlighting the mutual benefits of the alliance.He attributed many of these misunderstandings to “incomplete information and ignorance about a country’s view on the world,” which is then misconstrued as “something nefarious.” He said that those who truly understand the Qatar-US relationship, including senior figures in the US government, have a responsibility to tell its story.According to the ambassador, central to this story is Qatar’s crucial contribution to US security, demonstrated by the Al Udeid Air Base. He recounted an anecdote about an American citizen who questioned the necessity of the base, to whom Davis responded: “When you’re asleep in the US, it’s Al Udeid Air Base that is keeping you secure; that air base, that co-operation, that military co-operation is a huge part of our global strategy for security.”About the subject of Qatar’s relationship with Hamas, an issue of acute sensitivity for many Americans, Davis stressed that Qatar’s unique position as a mediator, maintaining channels of communication with Hamas, has been instrumental in de-escalating conflicts in Gaza and securing ceasefires.He emphasised that Qatar’s engagement doesn’t equate to endorsement but reflects the necessity of having a trusted intermediary to facilitate dialogue and resolve conflicts. He described Qatar as “a valuable honest broker.”Davis highlighted Qatar’s potential role in fostering a more stable and peaceful future for the Palestinian people. He pointed out that ensuring economic opportunities and social development for Palestinians is essential for lasting peace.The ambassador also pointed to Qatar’s key role as a mediator between the US and Iran. He said that while Qatar’s relationship with Iran is “effective” rather than “strong,” he believes Qatar can be a valuable channel for communication and negotiation, noting their past success in securing the release of American detainees in Iran as proof of their constructive potential.“It is, I think, axiomatic at this point that if the US wants to, sort of investigate whether we can be helpful and how to be helpful in Lebanon, or in Gaza or in North Africa, we start with Qatar because it’s a reliable relationship, and if we’re going to build partners and partnerships, we know that the relationship that we have with Qatar will only enhance what it is we're trying to do”.