Qatar’s Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, received a phone call on September 14 from Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Acting Foreign Minister in Afghanistan’s caretaker government.
The high-level call took place against the backdrop of rising regional tensions and ongoing humanitarian coordination between the two nations.
According to a statement released by Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the ministers discussed the latest developments in the region, with particular attention to what was described as a “treacherous Israeli attack that targeted Doha.”
The Afghan official expressed his country’s support for Qatar, stating:
“HE the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs in the caretaker government expressed his country’s solidarity with the State of Qatar.”
Qatar Supporting Afghanistan
The call shows Afghanistan’s gratitude for Qatar’s continuing humanitarian assistance.
The Afghan side specifically praised Qatar for its swift response to the recent earthquake in eastern Afghanistan by establishing an emergency air bridge to deliver aid.
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“He also conveyed Afghanistan’s appreciation to the State of Qatar for operating an air bridge to help alleviate the suffering of those affected… and for its continued support for the Afghan people,” the Ministry added.
The Gulf nation has consistently played a key role in facilitating diplomatic outreach and delivering emergency aid across conflict zones, particularly in Afghanistan.
Qatar’s longstanding support for the Afghan people includes hosting peace talks, providing development assistance, and offering emergency relief during times of crisis.
The recent air bridge operation is the latest example of Doha’s commitment to humanitarian diplomacy.
Israel Attacks Qatar
Israel carried out a strike on senior Hamas leaders in Qatar’s capital, Doha, on Tuesday afternoon.
Qatar quickly accused Israel of “reckless” behaviour and breaking international law after the attack on a residential premises in the city.
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The Israel Defense Forces claimed to have targeted those “directly responsible for the brutal October 7 massacre”.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz said in a statement on Tuesday that they had ordered the attack on Qatari soil “in light of an operational opportunity” and “given the fact that it was this Hamas leadership that initiated and organized the October 7 massacre,” as well as subsequent attacks on Israel.
“Over are the days when leaders of terror enjoy immunity anywhere,” Mr. Netanyahu said in a speech, in reference to the strike.
Despite this, top US diplomat Marco Rubio began a visit to Israel today, September 14, after expressing the Trump administration’s unwavering support for its ally in the war with Hamas despite a strike in Qatar that drew broad criticism of Israel.
The trip is taking place after President Donald Trump rebuked Israel over the unprecedented attack against Hamas leaders meeting in Doha.
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