FM: Comprehensive dialogue will guarantee stability in Afghanistan

Washington: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani met yesterday in Washington with US Secretary of State H E Antony Blinken and reviewed bilateral cooperation and regional developments, particularly  in Afghanistan, Iran, Syria, and Palestine.  

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed that the only way to reach a political resolution in Afghanistan is by launching a comprehensive meeting that includes all Afghan leaders, reiterating that the State of Qatar’s commitment to enhance dialogue in Afghanistan.  He expressed Qatar's optimism regarding the prospect of having the Afghan parties reach a political resolution that achieves security and stability in Afghanistan.  Sheikh Mohammed stressed that Qatar and the international community look forward to seeing Afghanistan a stable and prosperous country with a united government that includes all political parties, protects human rights in general, and women’s rights in particular, and not become a place for harbouring terrorist organizations.