Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi (R) meets with Amir Khan Muttaki, acting foreign minister of the Afghan Taliban interim government, in Kabul, Afghanistan, March 24, 2022 (Photo: Saifurahman Safi /Xinhua)
China will never interfere in Afghanistan’s internal affairs, never pursue self-interest in Afghanistan, and never seek spheres of influence, said Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi. and help to achieve self-development.
KABUL, March 25 (Xinhua) — Visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday that China is ready to help Afghanistan achieve true independence and self-development. said there is.
In a meeting with Amir Khan Muttaki, deputy foreign minister of Afghanistan’s Taliban interim government, Wang said China will respect Afghanistan’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity and respect the independent choices made by the Afghan people. He said he respects and respects Afghanistan’s religious beliefs and national customs.
China will never interfere in Afghanistan’s internal affairs, never pursue self-interest in Afghanistan, and never seek spheres of influence, Wang said. added that it would support
The Chinese side pointed out that Afghanistan’s interim government has proactively addressed the concerns of the international community with tangible results, Wang said.
China opposes forces outside the region exerting undue political pressure or imposing economic sanctions on Afghanistan, and urges the Afghan interim government to establish an inclusive political structure and adopt prudent policies. It will be implemented and served the interests of the Afghan people and the expectations of the international community, Wang said.
For the first time since last year, China has sent emergency humanitarian aid to Afghanistan multiple times, and plans to charter 36 flights of pine nuts imported from the country to ease the suffering of the Afghan people, improve their livelihoods and create new opportunities. cut out a chapter. Wang spoke of friendly relations between China and Afghanistan.
Security is the foundation and prerequisite for development, Wang said, hoping that the Afghan side will take effective measures to provide the necessary conditions for normal exchanges between Afghanistan and other countries. said there is.
The East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM) is a terrorist organization listed by the UN Security Council and designated by the Chinese government in accordance with law, Wang said. He hopes that the Afghan side will seriously honor its commitments and take effective measures to decisively crack down on all terrorist forces, including ETIM.
Muttaki said the Afghan side is very vigilant against the resurgence of terrorism and will take decisive and strong measures to eliminate the terrorist forces in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan’s interim government fully understands China’s concerns and will never allow it to use Afghan territory to harm its Chinese friends, Muttaki said.
Muttaqi thanked China for providing valuable and much-needed humanitarian assistance that helped the Afghan people survive the harsh winter.
The Afghan side is confident in improving national security and stabilizing the situation to ensure the security of foreign personnel and missions in Afghanistan, he said.
Muttaqi added that he wants Afghanistan to become a bridge of regional connectivity and a place of prosperity for its people, rather than a hotbed of chaos and turmoil.
He said that Afghanistan is willing to work with China to actively participate in the Belt and Road Initiative and strengthen cooperation in trade and investment. Afghanistan will deepen friendly exchanges with neighboring countries and jointly safeguard regional peace and stability. He added that he was ready. .■
