The memorandum of understanding was signed Tuesday during a visit to the energy-rich country by U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. | Getty U.S. signs anti-terror deal with embattled Qatar

The United States and Qatar on Tuesday announced that the two countries signed an agreement focusing on future efforts the Gulf nation can take to ramp up its fight against terrorism.

"Qatar and the United States have signed a memorandum of understanding between the two counties outlining future efforts Qatar can take to fortify its fight against terrorism and actively address terrorism funding issues. This is a hopeful step forward," Tillerson adviser R.C. Hammond said in a statement.


The memorandum of understanding was signed during a visit to the country by U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.

Tillerson is currently in the Gulf to help end the conflict between Qatar and other Arab countries who accuse Qatar of supporting terrorism.