Qatar Deputy Foreign Minister Calls on Foreign Minister

Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulifi, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, along with his accompanying delegation, met with Muttaqi, the Foreign Minister of Afghanistan. Muttaqi warmly welcomed the delegation, emphasizing the longstanding friendship between Afghanistan and Qatar and the need to further strengthen this bond.

During the meeting, Mr. Al-Khulifi expressed his deep connection to Afghanistan, referring to it as his second home. He pledged Qatar’s commitment to providing necessary cooperation between the two countries in various areas, including the economy, politics, healthcare, infrastructure projects, and the banking sector.

One notable initiative highlighted by Mr. Al-Khulifi was Qatar’s intention to construct a well-equipped 400-bed hospital in Kandahar, which would serve to provide essential healthcare services to the Afghan population.

Regarding the Doha 3rd meeting, Mr. Al-Khulifi emphasized the importance of the Islamic Emirate’s participation, stating that without their involvement, the meeting would not yield any significant benefits. Furthermore, he extended an invitation to Muttaqi to visit Qatar on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Muttaqi Sahib, in response, presented the Islamic Emirate’s clear stance on the matters discussed during the Doha meeting. He expressed satisfaction with the discussions on climate change, the private sector, and drug-related issues.

Muttaqi Sahib also commended Qatar’s position on the Palestinian cause, particularly in Gaza, and requested Qatar’s cooperation in creating job opportunities for Afghan workers and addressing the frozen deposits of the Bank of Afghanistan. Mr. Al-Khulifi assured Muttaqi of Qatar’s commitment to cooperation in these areas.