Blinken Meets Afghan Girls Robotics Team, Vows to Press Taliban
- Team members fled Afghanistan last month with Taliban takeover
- Secretary of state visiting Qatar on mission of thanks
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken met members of Afghanistan’s all-girls robotics team during a visit to Qatar on Tuesday, and vowed that the U.S. would look to help Afghans who wish to remain in their country, while holding Taliban leaders to pledges to let people leave if they want.
“I know this has been an incredibly traumatic experience and moment for all of you,” Blinken told the robotics group, known as the Afghan Dreamers, after a day of meetings with officials in Doha. “We’re going to remain very focused to do everything we can not just to support you but to support all those in Afghanistan who need assistance.”