Turkish, Qatari Foreign Ministers Discuss Palestine, Afghanistan
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu and Qatari Foreign Minister sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani held a phone call on Friday to discuss the recent developments in Palestine and Afghanistan. According to diplomatic sources, the two ministers discussed the escalating tensions in Jerusalem, where Israeli Police detained 350 Palestinians from the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex on Wednesday, using excessive force including tear gas.
Cavusoglu and Al-Thani expressed their concerns over the situation and reiterated their commitment to supporting Palestine. The call came amid growing international condemnation of Israel's actions in Jerusalem and its ongoing occupation of Palestinian territories.
The two ministers also discussed matters related to Afghanistan, including the peace process and the withdrawal of foreign troops from the country. Qatar has been playing a key role in facilitating peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban, while Turkey has been providing security at Kabul's airport during the withdrawal process.
The phone call between Cavusoglu and Al-Thani highlights the close ties between Turkey and Qatar and their shared commitment to promoting peace and stability in the Middle East. Both countries have been active in supporting Palestinian rights and have criticized Israel's actions in the region.
The situation in Palestine and the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan remain complex and are likely to require continued international attention and cooperation in the coming months. The phone call between the Turkish and Qatari foreign ministers demonstrates the importance of diplomatic efforts in addressing these issues and promoting peace and stability in the region.
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