Qatar announces successful facilitation of detainee swap between US, Afghanistan

ANI January 22, 2025 116 views

Qatar has once again demonstrated its remarkable diplomatic skills by successfully facilitating a detainee exchange between the United States and Afghanistan. The swap involved the release of two American citizens and an Afghan citizen, with all parties arriving safely in Doha. Qatar's Minister of State emphasized the country's commitment to resolving conflicts through peaceful dialogue and constructive engagement. This latest diplomatic achievement underscores Qatar's growing reputation as an effective international mediator.

"Qatar's foreign policy is based on constructive dialogue as a strategic option to bring viewpoints closer" - Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi
Doha, January 22: The State of Qatar announced the successful facilitation of a detainee swap between the United States of America and Afghanistan.

Key Points

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Qatar plays pivotal diplomatic mediation role

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Successful prisoner swap between US and Afghanistan

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Promotes peaceful resolution of international disputes

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Highlights Qatar's humanitarian diplomatic efforts

In a statement to Qatar News Agency, Qatari Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, stated that the good offices of the State of Qatar have resulted in the release of two American citizens who had been detained in Afghanistan, in exchange for the release of an Afghan citizen detained in the United States of America, stressing that all of them arrived in Doha, and the necessary arrangements were made in preparation for their return to their respective countries.

He expressed Qatar's gratitude to both the Afghan Caretaker Government and the Government of the United States of America for their positive response to the State of Qatar's efforts and their cooperation in facilitating the detainee swap process. He expressed the State of Qatar's hope that this agreement would pave the way for achieving further understanding as a means to resolve disputes through peaceful means.

The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs pointed out that Qatar's foreign policy is based on constructive dialogue as a strategic option to bring viewpoints closer, pointing in this regard to the successes of Qatari diplomacy in a number of important files, emphasizing Qatar's pivotal role in the field of mediation, including humanitarian efforts and the reunification of families.

He also pointed out that the State of Qatar has emerged as an effective party in providing innovative diplomatic and humanitarian solutions aimed at addressing crises, and its continuous efforts have been able to alleviate the suffering of those affected, the latest of which is its efforts with partners to reach a ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip and the swap of detainees and prisoners there. (ANI/WAM)

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