Qatar, IEA stress expansion of bilateral relations and cooperation

Qatar and the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) have emphasized the need to expand bilateral relations and cooperation during a meeting in Kabul between Abdul Wasi, Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister’s Office, and Qatar’s Ambassador to Afghanistan, Murdif bin Ali Al-Qashouti.

According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, the meeting took place at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, where the Qatari envoy described relations between Afghanistan and Qatar as historic and strong. He pledged to further strengthen ties during his diplomatic mission.

Al-Qashouti highlighted Qatar’s completed and ongoing humanitarian and development projects in Afghanistan, saying Doha intends to continue cooperation across various sectors, particularly in light of the improved security situation in the country.

The ambassador also stressed the importance of positive relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan for regional economic growth, security and stability, adding that Qatar sincerely seeks to help identify appropriate solutions to issues between the two neighboring countries.

Abdul Wasi welcomed the ambassador and described Qatar as a brotherly Muslim country that has played an important role over the past two decades in supporting peace and stability in Afghanistan.

He praised Qatar’s development initiatives in Afghanistan and called for broader cooperation between the two countries.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Abdul Wasi said the Islamic Emirate seeks constructive relations with neighboring countries, the region and the wider international community based on mutual respect, Afghanistan’s national interests and Islamic principles.

He added that while the Islamic Emirate is committed to ensuring security, stability and prosperity in Afghanistan, it also supports peace and stability in other countries.