UK’s Raab, Qatar's Al-Thani hold press conference in Doha

Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani held talks on Thursday with British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab on developments in Afghanistan.

Speaking at a joint press conference in Doha, Al-Thani said Qatar is exerting efforts to achieve an international consensus on the situation in Afghanistan.

“Qatar is a firm supporter of stability, security” he stressed.

Regarding the resumption of operations at Kabul International Airport, he said there is no clear indicator when it will start operating.

“We are communicating with Turkey regarding the possibility of providing technical support at Kabul Airport,” the Qatari minister said.

For his part, the top British diplomat said the Taliban movement must uphold its commitment to form an inclusive government.

"We will not be recognizing the Taliban in any foreseeable future,” Raab said.

The British minister, however, said the UK is open for dialogue, adding that creating a safe passage for British citizens is a priority.

Raab also pointed out that the British Embassy in Afghanistan has moved to Doha.

"Taliban must uphold its commitment to the inclusive government," Raab said, adding that Taliban will be judged by "its actions, not words."