Telephone conversations between the ruler of Qatar, Khatami

The Iranian President Muhammad Khatami and the ruler of Qatar Sheikh Hamad Bin Khaleifa al-Thani have discussed latest developments of conditions on the Afghani arena and regional issues of mutual concern.

In a telephone call they held on Saturday, the two leaders underlined the importance of cooperation and the exchange of view points among all countries in order to establish peace and calm in Afghanistan.

He described the position taken by the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) towards convening a meeting for countries bordering Afghanistan in order to restore security and stability to this country and eliminating its problem, as positive.

The Iranian President referred to the understanding and cooperation established between Iran and Iraq in this regard, stressing that Iran will spare no efforts to cooperate with the OIC to help Afghanistan, while Sheikh Hamad stressed the need to draw a strategy and a clear plan to guarantee the future of Afghanistan.