KABUL - The Trump administration has commended Qatar's role in laying the foundation for the peace process in Afghanistan.
State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert praised the Gulf country as Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister Dr, Khalid bin Mohamed al-Attiyah held talks with a senior US diplomat,
Dr. Khalid met Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs at the Department of State Alice Wells, according to Qatar News Agency.
They conferred on recent progress in the peace process in Afghanistan and pledged to continue efforts towards combating terrorism and promoting regional stability.
Wells welcomed the Qatari government's support for last month’s ceasefire in Afghanistan and highlighted appreciation for Doha’s dedication to the war-torn country. (Pajhwok)