KABUL (Pajhwok): The Prime Minister’s Office has described Qatar’s implemented projects in various sectors in Afghanistan as beneficial and called for the expansion of bilateral cooperation during a meeting with the Qatari ambassador in Kabul.
In a statement, the Prime Minister’s Office said Mullah Abdul Wasi, Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister, met with Mirdaf bin Ali Al-Qashouti, the Ambassador of Qatar to Kabul.
Mullah Abdul Wasi described relations between Qatar and Afghanistan as important, noting that over the past 20 years Qatar, as a brotherly Muslim country, has made significant efforts to strengthen peace and stability in Afghanistan.
He said Qatar’s implemented projects in various sectors in Afghanistan are valuable and called for further expansion of cooperation.
He added that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) seeks positive bilateral relations with neighbouring, regional and global countries based on mutual respect and within the framework of Afghanistan’s national interests and Islamic principles.
He said that just as it works for security, stability and prosperity within Afghanistan, it also supports peace and stability in other countries.
Meanwhile, the Qatari ambassador described relations between Qatar and Afghanistan as strong and historic, saying he would work during his tenure to further elevate these ties.
He also referred to Qatar’s ongoing and completed development projects in Afghanistan, adding that, taking advantage of the current security situation, efforts would be made to continue cooperation in other sectors as well.
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