Amir Khan Muttaqi and Zhao Xing have discussed bilateral cooperation and regional developments.
Zhao Xing, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China In Kabul,, met with Amir Khan Muttaqi, Acting Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. They discussed bilateral cooperation between the two countries, regional developments, and the ongoing negotiations in Urumqi.
The Foreign Minister described relations between Afghanistan and China as positive and thanked his Chinese counterpart and his team for organizing and hosting the talks in Urumqi. He also praised the mediation efforts of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
He added that useful discussions have taken place so far and expressed hope that minor differences would not hinder the progress of the negotiations.
The Chinese Ambassador also shared the latest information regarding the Urumqi talks and said that his country is working to create an atmosphere of trust between Afghanistan and Pakistan, and that this process has been initiated with neutrality and cooperation.
Muttaqi emphasized that the position of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is defensive and considers defending its territory as its legitimate right, while remaining committed to continuing dialogue based on mutual respect and understanding.
