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Qatar announces facilitating release of American citizen detained in Afghanistan

Published: 28 Sep 2025 - 08:59 pm | Last Updated: 28 Sep 2025 - 09:56 pm
According to AFP, this handout picture released by Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) shows American citizen Amir Amiri (left), along with US and Qatar officials. The group was onboard an aircraft following Amiri's release from detention in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Photo by AFP through MoFA handout)

According to AFP, this handout picture released by Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) shows American citizen Amir Amiri (left), along with US and Qatar officials. The group was onboard an aircraft following Amiri's release from detention in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Photo by AFP through MoFA handout)

QNA

Doha: The State of Qatar announced that it facilitated the release of American citizen Amir Amiri, who had been detained in Afghanistan, adding that he is on his way to Doha and will depart for his country at a later date.

In his remarks to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi voiced the State of Qatar's appreciation for the fruitful cooperation shown by both the Afghan caretaker government and the United States of America. He emphasized that the State of Qatar always seeks to activate mediation efforts to find peaceful solutions to conflicts, disputes, and complex international issues, based on the principles of its foreign policy, which is based on consolidating the culture of dialogue as a strategic option to enhance security and stability at the regional and international levels.

His Excellency stressed that this step represents a significant incentive to encourage direct dialogue and strengthen communication channels between the parties, contributing to strengthening mutual understanding and creating a more positive atmosphere for addressing outstanding issues.