Qatar pledges to deepen cultural cooperation with Afghanistan

Qatar has pledged to strengthen its cultural ties with Afghanistan, reaffirming Doha’s support for ongoing engagement with the Islamic Emirate government despite limited international recognition.

Mirdaf Al-Qashouti, Qatar’s Chargé d’Affaires to Afghanistan, met Tuesday with Shir Ahmad Haqqani, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s (IEA) Minister of Information and Culture, where he emphasized the importance of expanding cultural cooperation between the two nations.

According to the Ministry of Information and Culture in Kabul, Al-Qashouti praised the long-standing historical and religious ties between Qatar and Afghanistan and assured increased collaboration in cultural and educational programs.

Haqqani described relations with Qatar as significant, highlighting ongoing efforts to implement memorandums of understanding aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation. He also expressed appreciation for Qatar’s humanitarian support, particularly its assistance to victims of the recent earthquake in Kunar province.

Qatar remains one of the few countries maintaining an active diplomatic presence in Kabul since the IEA’s return to power in 2021. Doha has also served as a key intermediary between the Islamic Emirate and the international community on humanitarian and political issues.