Doha / Information Office  / August 18  

HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani received today a telephone call from HE the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi.

The call dealt with discussing the issue of Afghan refugees in light of developments in Afghanistan, and the importance of developing an international mechanism for dealing with the displaced, in addition to the UN High Commissioner's recommendation not to impose a forced return for Afghan citizens.

HE the UN High Commissioner also praised the efforts of the State of Qatar in Afghanistan, expressing his hope that these efforts lead to a better reality for refugees and their families.