Qatar participated in the G-20 meeting on Afghanistan at the level of foreign ministers, which was held via video conference on the sidelines of the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly. Qatar was represented in the meeting by HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani.
HE Sheikh Mohamed affirmed in his speech said that Qatar is showing full solidarity with the people of Afghanistan, and is supporting efforts to achieve stability, security, peace, and development in the country. He noted that Qatar highlighted the vital role Afghan women will play in the country's development, in addition to the rights of Afghan girls to education. He also noted that Qatar called on the transitional government to take the example of many Islamic countries, including Qatar itself, where women practice their rights fully and constructively.
HE Sheikh Mohamed said that dealing with the international community is he only way forward and added that Qatar stressed the importance of preventing individuals and groups from using Afghan land to threaten the security of any other country, and that there is a need to take into consideration the concerns of Afghanistan's neighbouring countries.
He said when concluding his remarks that Qatar is deeply committed to working closely with Afghan leaders and all members of the international community, including the G-20, to enhance agreement and assist in the establishment of peace in Afghanistan. HE Sheikh Mohamed also said that Qatar will use all its diplomatic tools, humanitarian and developmental aid, to help the Afghan people realise their legitimate aspirations.
HE Sheikh Mohamed affirmed in his speech said that Qatar is showing full solidarity with the people of Afghanistan, and is supporting efforts to achieve stability, security, peace, and development in the country. He noted that Qatar highlighted the vital role Afghan women will play in the country's development, in addition to the rights of Afghan girls to education. He also noted that Qatar called on the transitional government to take the example of many Islamic countries, including Qatar itself, where women practice their rights fully and constructively.
HE Sheikh Mohamed said that dealing with the international community is he only way forward and added that Qatar stressed the importance of preventing individuals and groups from using Afghan land to threaten the security of any other country, and that there is a need to take into consideration the concerns of Afghanistan's neighbouring countries.
He said when concluding his remarks that Qatar is deeply committed to working closely with Afghan leaders and all members of the international community, including the G-20, to enhance agreement and assist in the establishment of peace in Afghanistan. HE Sheikh Mohamed also said that Qatar will use all its diplomatic tools, humanitarian and developmental aid, to help the Afghan people realise their legitimate aspirations.
