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Muttaqi, Al-Baqmi Discuss Strengthening Afghanistan-Saudi Ties

Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Muttaqi and Saudi Ambassador Al-Baqmi discuss strengthening bilateral ties and consular services. [Image via Tolo News]

Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting foreign minister, and Faisal Bin Talaq Al-Baqmi, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Kabul, recently met. They discussed expanding bilateral relations. They also talked about providing consular services to Afghans residing in Saudi Arabia.

In the meeting, the acting foreign minister requested Saudi Arabia increase the Hajj quota for Afghan citizens and cooperate in providing consular services to Afghans living in Saudi Arabia. Amir Khan Muttaqi also described Afghanistan’s relations with Saudi Arabia as valuable and historic.

Zia Ahmad Takal, head of public relations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated about the meeting: “He emphasized that the two countries should increase exchanges of delegations. The Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs also called on the Saudi government to increase the Hajj and Umrah quotas for Afghans and to assist in providing consular services to Afghans living in Saudi Arabia.”

In a follow-up to their discussions, Muttaqi and Al-Baqmi expressed mutual interest in strengthening regional cooperation. They particularly focused on trade and economic development.

Also See: Saudi Arabia Resumes Activities at Embassy in Kabul

Twenty days ago, the Saudi embassy resumed its diplomatic activities in Afghanistan. 

Amanullah Hotaki, a political analyst, told TOLOnews: “Our relations with Muslim countries are beneficial. If Islamic countries cooperate with us, they will recognize our government.”

Naser Shafiq, another political analyst, told TOLOnews: “Saudi Arabia aligns its stances in global issues with the US, while Afghanistan, as an Islamic country, requires more consular services since Saudi Arabia performs the Hajj and Umrah rituals.”

Amir Khan Muttaqi traveled to the United Arab Emirates last week. He discussed economic issues with India’s Deputy Foreign Minister, the UAE Foreign Minister, and the UAE Minister of Economy.

This news is sourced from [Tolo News] and is for informational purposes only.

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