Iran and Qatar Foreign Ministers Discuss Afghanistan’s Political Stability.
Kabul24: Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met on Tuesday to discuss the progress being made toward Afghanistan’s political stabilization.
Agenda Items Discussed
Although the meeting’s exact details between both Iran and Qatar foreign ministers were not released, a statement by Qatari’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that Prime Minister Al Thani discussed many crucial matters with Abdollahian.
Specifically, these included increasing trade cooperation, identifying investment opportunities, finding ways toward maintaining regional stability, tackling Iran’s nuclear program, and supporting Afghanistan’s political stability among other issues.
Iranians’ Moves to Improve Ties with Gulf States
Iran’s Islamic Regime has made some significant strides to improve relations with Gulf countries lately.
For instance, the country’s recent dialogue with both Omani and Qatari officials for regional collaboration in resolving internal issues.
These efforts are coming after Gulf nations, including the likes of the UAE and Bahrain, began aligning closer with Israel despite the longstanding differences over the Palestinian issue.
Previous Qatari Delegation’s Meeting with the Taliban
Moreover, last month, the Qatari Prime Minister had traveled to Afghanistan’s Qandahar province and had met with the Taliban’s supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada. While the agenda of the meeting in Afghanistan was not disclosed, it is expected that they discussed the challenges Afghanistan is currently facing.
Conclusion
The Iran and Qatar Foreign Ministers’ recent meeting, designated to discuss Afghanistan, showcases Iran and Qatar’s diplomatic efforts to ensure stability in the region’s conflict-ridden country.
The discussions with Abdollahian have provided an avenue for both countries to further enhance cooperation and partnership in various areas.
