The US State Department said that Secretary Anthony Blinken called Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, and discussed with him the situation in Afghanistan.

The US State Department statement stated that Blinken thanked - during his phone call - the State of Qatar for its strong partnership in issues related to regional security.

I spoke today with Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs @MBA_AlThani_ about Afghanistan.

We are deeply appreciative of Qatar's continued support and our strong bilateral partnership.

— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) October 18, 2021

He also thanked Qatar's assistance in providing safe passage to vulnerable Americans, foreigners, and Afghans.