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. 

The Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed the need for an open and transparent dialogue between GCC countries and Iran, to achieve stability in the region. He also expressed Qatar’s hope of a political resolution to the Syrian crisis that is acceptable for the Syrian people.  Following his  meeting Sheikh Mohammed expressed in a tweet his happiness to meet Blinken, noting that the meeting underscored the importance of the strategic partnership of two countries and the commitment they share to promot peace and security.

H E the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs reiterated Qatar’s position on the fairness of the Palestinian cause and the legitimate right of the Palestinian people in establishing an independent state based on the borders of 1967, with East Al Quds as its capital.