Afghan Foreign Minister Meets Qatari Envoy in Kabul

Afghanistan: Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Caretaker Government HE Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi met on Tuesday with the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Afghanistan HE Dr. Mirdef bin Ali Al Qashouti.

Meeting Details

During the talks, the two officials reviewed the latest developments in Afghanistan and explored ways to provide support to the Afghan people.

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