Under the directives of HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Qatari mediation succeeded in the release of four soldiers from Tajikstan who were captured by Taliban in December on the Northern borders of Afghanistan. A statement released today by the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Qatar's efforts were out of the state's commitment to humanitarian values. The statement added that the State of Qatar is using all its resources and diplomacy to save lives. The Ministry also praised all parties involved in the process.