Qatar, Germany to Host Intra-Afghan Conference in Doha
Doha / Information Office / July 02
The State of Qatar and the Federal Republic of Germany will hold and intra-Afghan dialogue conference in Doha on July 7-8, in the framework of the efforts exerted to support the peace process in Afghanistan.
A joint German-Qatari press release stated that "Afghanistan is at an important crossroad to seize the opportunity to achieve peace, so direct agreement between the Afghan parties is one of the most important elements of any process leading to this objective. Only Afghans are capable of determining the future of their country. The intra-Afghan dialogue can help clarify the options and opportunities that this direct consensus entails."
The statement underlined that Qatar and Germany sent invitations to the Afghan parties which would participate in their personal capacity only and on an equal footing.
The statement expressed the hope of Qatar and Germany that this conference will contribute to building confidence between the main parties representing the great majority of the people and society of Afghanistan, in order to support peace and stability in Afghanistan and the region in general.