Taliban’s Acting Foreign Minister Meets Qatar’s Ambassador in Kabul to Discuss Regional Ties
Amir Khan Muttaqi, acting Foreign Minister of the Taliban administration, met with Mirdaf Al-Kashouti, Qatar’s ambassador in Kabul, to discuss the expansion of bilateral relations and the regional situation.
On Monday, June 4, the Taliban administration’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement saying that during the meeting, both sides exchanged views on enhancing bilateral cooperation and reviewing recent regional developments. No further details about the specific topics of the discussions were released.
According to the statement, Muttaqi welcomed the cessation of what he described as “active wars” in the region, emphasizing the necessity of continuing the ceasefire and reducing tensions. He also called for maintaining stability and preventing the spread of conflicts.
The acting foreign minister expressed his condolences to the government and people of Qatar following recent attacks. The statement did not specify the nature or details of these attacks.
In response, the Qatari ambassador stressed Doha’s continued engagement with the Taliban administration and shared his country’s latest perspectives and positions on the regional situation with Muttaqi. Qatar has been one of the active parties in political interactions with the Taliban administration in recent years.
