Newspapers: US Hails Qatari Efforts in Evacuation, Relief Operations in Afghanistan

Doha, September 08 (QNA) - The newspapers highlighted Wednesday the US praise for the tremendous support provided by the State of Qatar in evacuating the US and Afghan citizens and citizens of friendly and partner countries who were at risk from Afghanistan. In their editorials, the newspapers said that the State of Qatar made great efforts to create an atmosphere of security and stability in Afghanistan, and in the evacuation operations, as it was able to evacuate about 58,000 people from Afghanistan, adding that the widespread praises that Qatar has received did not come out of a from a vacuum, but through long efforts to achieve peace and its diplomatic role, which contributes to maintaining regional and international peace and security. For its part, Al-Raya said that the diplomatic talks held by the US Secretaries of State and Defense in Doha confirm the growing diplomatic role of the State of Qatar in the Afghan file, as it had a distinguished presence in order to facilitate dialogue between Washington and Taliban, as well as between the Afghan parties. Even after the recent developments, Doha continued its distinguished role in the evacuation operations of Afghans wishing to leave, as well as citizens of friendly countries and a number of foreign diplomats, as well as the delivery of aid and assistance to the Afghan people, the paper underlined. Qatar was praised by many countries, humanitarian organizations and Afghans themselves, the paper said, noting in this context US President Joe Biden's thanks to HH the Amir for the efforts of the State of Qatar and its support for the peace process in Afghanistan, and its pivotal role in facilitating the evacuation of US citizens, citizens of allied countries and Afghan civilians. Al-Raya also underlined what was announced by HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, that Kabul Airport would be able to receive flights in a limited period, and that what has been fixed so far enables the airport to receive private chartered flights The effective partnership between Doha and Washington over the past decades has been positively reflected in the Afghan file, as both countries support security and stability in the region, especially in Afghanistan, the newspaper added. In conclusion, Al-Raya said that the US stresses the importance of partnership with Qatar in supporting security and stability in the region, especially in the Afghan file, as the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken affirmed that his country has a strong relationship with Qatar and noted that it is not a coincidence that the United States transferred its diplomatic work from Afghanistan to Doha, expressing his country's thanks and great gratitude for the efforts exerted by the State of Qatar in the evacuation operations. In turn, Al-Sharq newspaper said that the visit of HE US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and HE US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to Qatar reflects the depth of the partnership between the State of Qatar and the United States of America, and the extent of Washington's gratitude and appreciation for Doha's efforts and support for the peace process in Afghanistan, and its pivotal role in facilitating the evacuation of American citizens, citizens of allied countries and Afghan civilians. The newspaper noted the statements of the two US Secretaries at the joint press conference with HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah, and HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, and their praise of the tremendous support provided by the State of Qatar in the process of evacuating US and Afghan citizens and citizens of friendly and partner countries who are at risk from Afghanistan, and their assurances that the United States and those who were evacuated will not forget Qatar's favor in this process. Al-Sharq referred to what Blinken said that many countries expressed their willingness to assist in the evacuation and transportation efforts from Afghanistan, but no one did more than Qatar in this regard. The paper also referred to Austin's affirmation that Qatar contributed to saving thousands of lives, and this achievement would not have been achieved without Qatar's support and assistance. Furthermore, the paper indicated that the efforts made by the State of Qatar with regard to the Afghanistan file, its tremendous support for the evacuations and its welcome to host more than 58,000 people under difficult circumstances and challenges, showed the extent of generosity of its leadership and people. In addition, these efforts have demonstrated the ability of the State's various entities and the speed of their response in dealing with emergency and difficult situations, whatever the circumstances, in every place and at all times, the paper added. Al-Sharq concluded by saying that the deep friendship and the strong strategic partnership between the State of Qatar and the United States are evident through the joint work and coordination that has been going on between the two countries for years in the Afghan file. In its editorial, Al-Watan newspaper highlighted the meeting of HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah, and HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani in Doha on Tuesday with HE US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and HE US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, during which they reviewed the relations of cooperation between the two countries, and the follow-up of the latest security and political developments in Afghanistan, as well as the efforts made to enhance security and stability in it. Al-Watan underlined US thanks and gratitude expressed by the US Secretaries of State and Defense to the State of Qatar for its efforts and support for the peace process in Afghanistan, and its pivotal role in facilitating the evacuation of US citizens, citizens of allied countries, and Afghan civilians. The newspaper stressed that the State of Qatar has made very great efforts to create an atmosphere of security and stability in Afghanistan, and in the evacuation operations, as it was able to evacuate about 58,000 people from Afghanistan, adding that it continues its efforts tirelessly to help foreigners who want to leave Afghanistan. The paper noted that the widespread praises that Qatar has received did not come out of a from a vacuum, but through long efforts to achieve peace, as expressed by US President Joe Biden to HH the Amir, in recognition of the efforts of the State of Qatar in its support for the peace process in Afghanistan, and its pivotal role in facilitating the evacuation of American citizens. and citizens of allied countries, and Afghan civilians. The two US Secretaries had noted the close partnership between the two countries and the diplomatic role of the State of Qatar, which contributes to the maintenance of regional and international peace and security, the paper added. Al-Watan concluded its editorial by emphasizing that this role that Qatar played with courage and great ability to advance the peace process in Afghanistan is primarily due to Qatar's keenness on international peace and security as a whole and the tireless and hard work it has exerted in this regard, which eventually led to closing the page of the longest war in Afghanistan. (QNA)