okayev: Situation in Afghanistan Requires Close Attention

According to reports from Kazakh media outlets, in this meeting, Jomart Tokayev emphasized the continuation of efforts to prevent a humanitarian crisis and to create conditions for long-term stability in Afghanistan.

The President of Kazakhstan said: “The situation in Afghanistan requires close attention. It is crucial to continue efforts to avert a humanitarian crisis and create conditions for long-term stabilization. Supporting Kazakhstan’s initiative to establish a UN Regional Center for Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty is particularly relevant.”

Thomas West, the US Special Representative for Afghanistan, in a meeting with Qatari officials, emphasized security and stability in Afghanistan.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar in a statement said: “HE Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Faisal bin Abdullah Al Hanzab met Monday with HE US Special Representative for Afghanistan, Thomas West, who is on a visit to the country. The meeting discussed the latest developments in Afghanistan and the joint international efforts dedicated to achieving security and stability in Afghanistan.”

Meanwhile, the head of the Islamic Emirate’s political office in Doha, Suhail Shaheen, said that peace and stability are currently established in the country and that understanding Afghanistan’s problems requires dialogue with the Islamic Emirate.

The head of the Islamic Emirate’s political office in Doha said: “Anyone who wants to understand Afghanistan’s problems and propose solutions needs to meet and talk with the Islamic Emirate.”

Earlier, TASS, quoting the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, had written that in the SCO meeting, the foreign ministers of the member countries will discuss stability in Afghanistan.