US envoy discusses way ahead in Afghanistan during visit to Ankara

US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West announced Saturday that he discussed the way ahead in Afghanistan during his two-day trip to Turkish capital Ankara.

West said on X that the issues discussed included the need for collective diplomacy, coordinated efforts against Daesh-Khorasan threats, support for disaster relief efforts in northern Afghanistan, and to promote for Afghans’ human rights.

The envoy also met with the head of Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) “to learn more about Turkey’s robust support for cultural preservation, emergency relief, health and education projects.”

Last week, the American diplomat met with Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, Qatar’s Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, before the latter’s visit to Kabul.

The meetings take place ahead of the third Doha meeting on Afghanistan, which is scheduled to be held on June 30.