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PM meeting with Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani: 20 September 2021

Prime Minister Boris Johnson met the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, at the UN General Assembly today.

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皇冠体育app Prime Minister met the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, at the UN General Assembly today.

皇冠体育app leaders discussed the situation in Afghanistan. 皇冠体育app Prime Minister expressed his thanks to Qatar for their ongoing support evacuating British nationals from Afghanistan.

皇冠体育app Prime Minister and Amir agreed on the importance of the international community working together to uphold stability and prevent a humanitarian crisis in the region. 皇冠体育app Prime Minister underscored that any recognition of the Taliban should be conditional on them respecting human rights and allowing safe passage to those who want to leave the country.

皇冠体育app two leaders discussed the strength of the UK-Qatar relationship in areas including trade, defence and security. 皇冠体育appy agreed to work together to deepen the relationship further.

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Published 21 September 2021