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Kabul’s foreign relations are ‘improving’ says Doha spokesman

Several countries have maintained political offices in Kabul, but no country has formally recognised Afghanistan’s new government. Kabul’s ties with international countries are improving, according to Mohammad Naeem, a spokesman…

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Interim Afghan government in Doha to discuss airport operations

An agreement over airport operations is crucial in supporting the country through its economic crisis. A delegation from the acting Afghan government is in Qatar to discuss the management of…

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Qatar strongly condemns deadly school blasts in Afghanistan

“Some of our friends have lost hands, while some were covered in blood,” a student said, describing the tragic scene of deadly attacks in Kabul. Qatar has strongly condemned and…

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News

Afghanistan’s acting government to set deadline for Qatar’s airport operations contract

Under the potential contract, Qatar and Turkey would manage operations at Kabul International Airport and four other airports in Afghanistan. Afghanistan’s acting government has tasked the foreign ministry to set…

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The Taliban say their Doha office helps with connecting internationally

The official says the Doha office serves as link between Kabul and the world. The Taliban’s political office in Doha serves as a link between Afghanistan’s new caretaker government and…

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Qatar helps facilitate release of US aid worker from Taliban custody

The Gulf state has played a key role in mediating the release of detainees in different parts of the world. Qatar helped facilitate the release of US aid worker Safi…

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News

Qatar ‘disappointed’ in Taliban closure of Afghan schools for girls

The Gulf state has long stressed the importance of ensuring women and girls have access to work and education. Qatar has expressed “its great concern and disappointment” with the interim…

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Politics

Qatar’s FM holds ‘fruitful’ discussions with UN secretary-general

The Gulf state and the intergovernmental organisation have cooperated over various humanitarian efforts across the world. Qatar’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani has tweeted he held “fruitful” discussions…

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US President officially appoints Qatar as major non-NATO ally

The appointment comes after a pledge made by US President Joe Biden to Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani during a meeting at the White House in January.…

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