S Jaishankar, Qatar's Envoy For Conflict Resolution Discuss Afghan Crisis

In a series of tweets, S Jaishankar said a peaceful and stable Afghanistan requires that the rights and interests of all sections of the society are promoted and protected.

The rapid deterioration of the security situation in Afghanistan is a "serious matter", External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday after meeting Qatari special envoy for conflict resolution Mutlaq bin Majed Al-Qahtani. Mr Al-Qahtani, the Special Envoy of the Foreign Minister of Qatar for Counter-terrorism and Mediation of Conflict Resolution, is on a visit to India ostensibly to discuss the latest developments in Afghanistan. In a series of tweets, Mr Jaishankar said a peaceful and stable Afghanistan requires that the rights and interests of all sections of the society are promoted and protected. "Pleased to receive Qatar Special Envoy Mutlaq bin Majed Al-Qahtani. Shared the Indian perspective on recent developments in Afghanistan. Also the concerns of the region that I heard during recent interactions," he said.