Qatar, a sandy, sun-baked peninsula in the Persian Gulf, received about 60,000 Americans and Afghans, more than any other country. “The partnership between Qatar and the United States has never been stronger,” he added. Those countries, backed by President Donald Trump, accused Qatar of supporting terrorism and interfering in the internal affairs of other Arab states, accusations that Qatar denied. And Qatar hosted peace talks with the Taliban, which opened an office in Doha in 2013, with tacit permission from the United States. “They know that this administration is not entirely keen on the Gulf states, so they want to present themselves as a force multiplier rather than a problem.”©The New York Times Company

Source: bd News24 September 07, 2021 19:52 UTC