KABUL: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met separately in Kabul on Thursday with First Deputy Prime Minister HE Abdul Ghani Baradar; Deputy Prime Minister for Political Affairs HE Abdul Kabir; Second Deputy Prime Minister HE Abdul Salam Hanafi, Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Amir Khan Muttaqi; Minister of Defense HE Yaqoub Mohammed Omar; and Minister of Interior HE Sirajuddin Haqqani of the caretaker government of Afghanistan.
The meetings discussed the latest developments in Afghanistan, especially in the political, humanitarian, development and security fields.
During the meetings, the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that Qatar fully believes in the importance of dialogue as a way to resolve the crises in Afghanistan, as well as constructive cooperation with the international community, by involving the caretaker government in international discussions to find sustainable solutions that contribute to extending security and stability in the country.
Dr Al Khulaifi expressed Qatar's satisfaction with the progress achieved in Afghanistan in combating terrorism, corruption and drugs, stressing the importance of Afghan society's continued cooperation to combat these phenomena.
He also renewed Qatar's call on the caretaker government in Afghanistan to make all efforts to achieve comprehensive national reconciliation, protect human rights, support the Afghan people and their right to live in dignity and achieve social peace among all sects and components.
The Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the intention of Qatar to build an integrated specialized hospital for women and children in Afghanistan, which includes a department for internal medicine, as well as equipping it with the latest medical devices and equipment to provide high-quality health services. He added that Qatar will continue its support for the health sector infrastructure in the various provinces of Afghanistan.
He also renewed the commitment of Qatar to support the brotherly Afghan people, especially in the areas of health, education, humanitarian and development aid, pointing out in this context that the Qatar Fund for Development had signed an agreement with the World Health Organization to support the provision of basic health services in 11 provinces in Afghanistan, in addition to the Funds cooperation.
He also renewed Qatar's commitment to support the brotherly Afghan people, especially in the areas of health, education, and humanitarian and development assistance, pointing out in this context that the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) signed an agreement with the World Health Organization to support the provision of basic health services in 11 provinces in Afghanistan, in addition to the QFFD cooperation and the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation with the Afghan Ministry of Education Development to support 30,000 young men and women who are not enrolled in primary schools.
Dr Al Khulaifi pointed out that as part of its firm support for Afghanistan and its brotherly people, Qatar, a few days ago, promptly provided humanitarian aid to those affected by the floods that struck the Baghlan province in northern Afghanistan. This aid included food and medical supplies, shelter supplies and ambulances.
