Merkel Expresses Gratitude to the Emir of Qatar

The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, received a phone call this morning from Angela Merkel, the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. At the beginning of the call, the German Chancellor expressed her gratitude to His Highness the Emir and appreciation for Qatar's role in Afghanistan. The two sides discussed the latest developments in both regional and international situations, particularly the developments occurring in Afghanistan, emphasizing the necessity to continue dialogue to achieve a comprehensive political settlement that meets all the aspirations of the Afghan people. The call also addressed the strong bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and ways to enhance and develop them.