Qatar says Taliban show ‘pragmatism’, should be judged by actions

Qatar has said that the Taliban should be judged based on their actions and not by simply looking at what they say, according to a local Saudi daily.

Qatar says Taliban show ‘pragmatism’, should be judged by actions | GulfNews

Qatar’s Foreign Minister has called for an end to the “ideological approach as it regards dealing with Taliban, and instead we should focus on their political engagement.”

Qatar’s foreign minister urged a shift away from “the ideological approach” in order to deal more effectively with Afghanistan’s resurgent Taliban insurgency during talks Monday at NATO headquarters. Qatar is one of only two Arab countries that have diplomatic relations with Russia-backed Syrian President Bashar al Assad, but now Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani said he was willing to play host next month if all sides could agree on where such peace negotiations can take place