KABUL (SW) – President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on Saturday held a telephonic conversation with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the presidency said.
According to the statement, the two leaders discussed the peace process in Afghanistan and stressed the need for an immediate ceasefire. It added Emir promised President Ghani that the government of Qatar will work to pave the way for a ceasefire in Afghanistan.
President Ghani and the Emir of Qatar also discussed strengthening and expanding relations and cooperation, especially the development of trade relations between the two countries. The call came three days before the resumption of intra-Afghan talks between the government representatives and Taliban insurgents in Doha.
Qatar hosted the first round of intra-Afghan talks, and a second round is scheduled to take place later next week.
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