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Expressed appreciation for Qatar’s generous support in the ongoing evacuation process from Afghanistan for American citizens, U.S. diplomats, partner countries, and vulnerable Afghan citizens.

Joe Biden

Joe Biden

President of the United States

“Expressed thanks and appreciation for the participation of the Qatari Armed Forces in the evacuation operations and the temporary sheltering of those departing from Kabul, Afghanistan.”
Mark Milley – Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
“Grateful to the Qatari government and people. No country has done more than Qatar, with over 58,000 people passing through Doha.”
Antony Blinken – U.S. Secretary of State
“Thanked Qatar for the tremendous help and ongoing partnership, noting that Qataris played a crucial role in the evacuation of 124,000 people.”
Lloyd Austin – U.S. Secretary of Defense
“The U.S. delegation expressed gratitude for Qatar’s continued support in hosting U.S. forces and its essential and ongoing support for U.S. operations to resettle individuals from Afghanistan.”
Dana Stroul – Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East
“The United States welcomes the commitments made by other donors and commends Germany, Qatar, the UK, and the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) for co-hosting the event.”
Ned Price – State Department Spokesperson
“Praised Qatar for its role, including the use of its national airline to assist in the evacuation of foreign nationals from Afghanistan.”
Zalmay Khalilzad – U.S. Special Envoy for Afghanistan
“Expressed appreciation for Qatar’s contribution to the Afghan evacuation process, noting that Qatar’s readiness and support to facilitate the passage of American and Afghan citizens were immense.”
Kenneth McKenzie – U.S. Central Command Commander
“Thanked Qatar for its efforts in caring for and hosting families and children evacuated from Afghanistan.”
Elizabeth Jones – U.S. Coordinator for Afghan Resettlement Efforts
“The bilateral security partnership was central to many of our interests, including the transfer of tens of thousands of vulnerable people from Afghanistan.”
Natalie Baker – Acting U.S. Ambassador to Qatar
“Expressed gratitude to Qatar for helping to evacuate U.S. citizens and Afghan allies from Afghanistan.”
John Ossoff – U.S. Senator
“Four U.S. Congress members thanked Qatar, stating that the U.S. will never forget the Qatari ambassador’s escorting of Americans and their partners safely through the streets of Kabul, and Qatar’s swift assistance to the Afghan people.”
Ami Bera, Joe Wilson, Tom Malinowski, Carolyn Maloney – U.S. Congress Members
“Praised Qatar’s role, stating that no country in the world has done more than Qatar to assist in Afghanistan, and that is to their credit.”
Daniel Benaim – Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs
“President Joe Biden recognized the importance of the strategic partnership between the U.S. and Qatar, after his predecessor, Donald Trump, nearly destroyed it during the Gulf crisis.”
Eric Swalwell – U.S. Democratic Representative
“Expressed gratitude to the Qatari government for sending the plane and facilitating the flight. We can confirm that the flight has landed safely in Qatar.”
Emily Horne – National Security Council Spokesperson
“Qatar has been a critical actor in partnering with the U.S. and other allies, particularly in evacuation efforts. They played a key role in facilitating the evacuation of vulnerable Afghans and continue to have a strong role in this regard. Qatar’s relationship with the Taliban, especially during peace negotiations, was instrumental, and we highly value their efforts across all fronts.”
Rina Amiri – Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls, and Human Rights

Expressed thanks and appreciation to Qatar for its efforts and support for the peace process in Afghanistan and its key role in facilitating evacuation operations from Afghanistan.

Imran Khan

Imran Khan

Prime Minister of Pakistan

“Expressed Pakistan’s gratitude to Qatar for its efforts and support for the Afghan peace process and its central role in the evacuation operations from Afghanistan.”
Shah Mahmood Qureshi – Pakistani Foreign Minister
“Expressed gratitude to Qatar for its support for the Afghan peace process and its pivotal role in facilitating evacuation operations.”
QAMAr Javed Bajwa – Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan

Expressed deep gratitude to the Emir of Qatar for Qatar’s role in repatriating UK citizens and eligible Afghan nationals to the United Kingdom.

Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

“Thanked Qatar for its effective contribution to civilian evacuation operations from Afghanistan and its diligent efforts in the Afghan peace process.”
Simon Gass – UK Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Afghanistan
“Qatar played an exceptional role in supporting the UK in safely transporting approximately 17,000 people from Afghanistan, and I extend my thanks to Qatar for hosting the British embassy after its relocation from Kabul.”
Dominic Raab – UK Foreign Secretary
“Praised Qatar’s role in Afghanistan, describing it as vital and positive for the world. He expressed gratitude for Qatar’s efforts in facilitating the evacuation of hundreds of British citizens from Afghanistan.”
Jonathan Wilks – UK Ambassador to Qatar
“Expressed gratitude and appreciation to Qatar for its efforts and central role in facilitating the evacuation of British citizens and Afghan civilians from Afghanistan.”
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon – Minister of State for Commonwealth and UN Affairs and Special Representative to the Prime Minister
“Thanked Qatar for its efforts and contributions to evacuation operations and safe passage from Afghanistan.”
James Cleverly – Minister of State for Middle East and North Africa

Thanked Qatar for its efforts in delivering 40 tons of urgent aid to Kabul aboard Qatari flights.

Emmanuel Macron

Emmanuel Macron

President of France

“Appreciated Qatar’s efforts in evacuating French citizens from Afghanistan and its efforts in enhancing the peace process.”
Jean-Yves Le Drian – French Foreign Minister
“The French Ministry thanked the Qatari authorities for their assistance in planning and executing these complex operations, which helped evacuate 110 French citizens and their family members, as well as 396 vulnerable Afghans, through 10 different flights organized by Qatar.”
French Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“France thanked the Qatari authorities for their decisive help in evacuating 236 people through 9 flights since September 12, 2021.”
French Embassy in Kabul

Expressed gratitude to the Emir of Qatar and appreciated Qatar’s role in Afghanistan.

Angela Merkel

Angela Merkel

Chancellor of Germany

“Appreciated Qatar’s significant role during the current Afghan crisis and its humanitarian efforts in evacuating thousands of people from Afghanistan and transporting them to Doha.”
Heiko Maas – Foreign Minister
“Expressed thanks to Qatar for its efforts in Afghanistan and for evacuating German and Afghan citizens. He also praised Qatar’s role in supporting peace in Afghanistan and other conflict zones in the region.”
Olaf Scholz – Chancellor of Germany
“The German Embassy in Doha thanked Qatar and Qatar Airways for their cooperation in the safe arrival of a chartered plane carrying German citizens, Afghan nationals, local staff, and vulnerable individuals.”
German Embassy in Qatar

Expressed Turkey’s appreciation for Qatar’s vital role in supporting peace in Afghanistan and facilitating the evacuation of civilians and citizens of many countries.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Recep Tayyip Erdogan

President of Turkey

“Confirmed that Qatar, as a brotherly country, is doing everything it can, and they are coordinating with Qatar.”
Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu – Turkish Foreign Minister

Thanked Qatar for its efforts in reopening Kabul airport.

Aamir Khan

Aamir Khan

Afghan Foreign Minister

“Stated that the Taliban cannot forget Qatar’s role in standing by Afghanistan’s cause and their hope for this brotherhood to continue while working to strengthen the relationship.”
Zabihullah Mujahid – Afghan Government Spokesperson
“Praised Qatar’s role in Afghan reconciliation, expressing hope that Doha will continue its humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people.”
Abdul Salam Hanafi – Acting Deputy Prime Minister of Afghanistan for Administrative Affairs
“Qatar is a bridge between the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and the world.”
Sirajuddin Haqqani – Afghan Interior Minister

Expressed gratitude to Qatar for evacuating over a thousand Italian citizens and Afghan nationals, and thanked Qatar for agreeing to relocate the Italian embassy in Afghanistan to Doha.

Luigi Di Maio

Luigi Di Maio

Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

“Thanked Qatar for its enormous efforts in the evacuation of Italian citizens from Afghanistan.”
Marina Sereni – Italian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
“Praised Qatar’s efforts in providing humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan.”
Alessandro Prunas – Italian Ambassador to Qatar

Thanked Qatar for its effective contribution to civilian evacuation operations in Afghanistan and securing safe passage, and for its diligent and ongoing efforts in the peace process in the region.

Marc Garneau

Marc Garneau

Canadian Foreign Minister

Expressed gratitude to Qatar for its support and cooperation in delivering Canadian humanitarian aid to Kabul and for its role in evacuating Afghan and Canadian citizens from Afghanistan.
Sean Fraser – Canadian Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship

Thanked Qatar and the Qatari Air Force for their great efforts in evacuating Afghans and securing their safe arrival.

Marcelo Ebrard

Marcelo Ebrard

Mexican Foreign Minister

“Expressed Mexico’s gratitude to Qatar for its efforts in evacuating foreign nationals and Afghan citizens, and for providing humanitarian aid in Afghanistan.”
Martha Delgado – Mexican Deputy Minister for Human Rights

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