Iran and Qatar concerned over Pak-Afghan tensions

Iran and Qatar on Thursday expressed deep concern over the ongoing tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, urging regional countries to play a constructive role in preserving peace and stability. The development came during a telephone conversation between Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Thani. “The foreign ministers of Iran and Qatar, while expressing concern over tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, stressed the importance of the continued good offices of regional countries to preserve peace and stability in the region,” read a statement issued by Iran’s foreign ministry.