KABUL - Afghanistan’s Ambassador to Qatar Dr. Faizullah Karkar has termed the opening of Qatar’s diplomatic mission in Kabul an important development in relationship of the two countries.
During and exclusive interview with Pajhwok Afghan News Kakar said: “The presence of an embassy of Qatar in Kabul, we hope will improve communication on the peace issues. The most important leaders of Taliban are here in Qatar who are in continuous touch with the Qatari ministry of FAs.”
“Our government will be promptly informed of any positive Taliban gesture for peace through the Qatar embassy channel. We were playing this rule to some extent, but an ambassador of Qatar in Kabul could do better,” he added.
The ambassador could also counteract a negative effort by some of Qatar’s rivals who do not wish Qatar to get credit as a peace maker, he believed.
According to Karkar, “such negative efforts will delay the peace process but an informed diplomat can expose such efforts and that is good for our country’s struggle to bring peace.”
Earlier, the government of Qatar for the first time has appointed Saeed Mubarak Al Khayarin Al Jajri as its ambassador to Afghanistan, according to a statement on Wednesday.
The appointment of new envoy is in compliance with decree issued by the Amir of Qatar. (Pajhwok)