Taliban’s Defence Minister Met Emir of Qatar, Claims Group

The Taliban announced that Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, the group's defence minister, met Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, the Emir of Qatar.

In the statement, Taliban said that Yaqoob expressed his gratitude for "cooperation and wise mediation of Qatar for ending the occupation of Afghanistan".

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar has not commented in this regard yet.

On Thursday, Taliban spokesperson, Zabihullah Mujahid wrote on X social media platform that both sides discussed enhancing relations between the two countries during this meeting.

It has been stated that the Emir of Qatar called Afghanistan a friend and expressed his good wishes for the country.