Economic Deputy PM Meets Qatar’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs

Today, May 23, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, held a meeting with Qatar’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Al-Khalifi. The discussions centered around enhancing political, economic, and commercial relations between Afghanistan and Qatar.

Deputy PM Mullah Baradar Akhund expressed gratitude for Qatar’s cooperation in various sectors, emphasizing the importance of expanding and strengthening these ties. He highlighted the numerous investment opportunities available in Afghanistan and invited Qatari investors to explore these possibilities.

He assured that the Islamic Emirate has created favorable conditions for foreign investors and offers full support. In response, Deputy Minister Al-Khalifi pledged to encourage Qatari investors to invest in Afghanistan, noting that a delegation of Qatari investors would visit Kabul soon. He also mentioned ongoing efforts with Qatar’s international airlines to establish regular flights to Afghanistan, thereby boosting commercial relations between the two nations. Al-Khalifi requested the participation of the Islamic Emirate’s representative in the upcoming third meeting of special representatives on Afghanistan in Doha.

He emphasized Qatar’s strong desire for the Islamic Emirate’s involvement, arguing that such meetings are ineffective without their representation. Qatar has conveyed this stance to the United Nations. Deputy PM Mullah Baradar Akhund reiterated the Islamic Emirate’s commitment to fostering broad political and economic relations with all countries, advocating for bilateral interactions.

He stressed that international meetings on Afghanistan must include the Islamic Emirate’s representative to be fruitful, urging respect for the Islamic Emirate’s position and voice in such forums.