The Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, and the Member of the Political Bureau of the People’s Republic of China and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi, held a telephone conversation. During this call, both sides held detailed discussions on the expansion of bilateral relations between Afghanistan and China, the regional security situation, and the impacts of ongoing regional developments.
Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi emphasized the economy-oriented policy of the foreign policy of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and stated that Afghanistan seeks trust, mutual respect, and the expansion of economic cooperation with all neighboring countries and the countries of the region. He also referred to the recent security developments in the region and stressed that the Islamic Emirate considers dialogue and diplomacy as the only way to resolve any crisis.
The Foreign Minister also shared the position of the Islamic Emirate regarding the recent violations of Afghanistan’s national sovereignty by Pakistan and stated that Afghanistan has the legitimate right to defend its people and territorial integrity, while at the same time supporting a political solution instead of the expansion of tensions. Muttaqi added that in Pakistan’s bombardments and missile attacks, most of the targets are civilians, including women and children, and civilian facilities are being destroyed, a clear example of which are the attacks in Kabul and Kandahar last night.
Wang Yi emphasized the importance of further strengthening the positive relations between Afghanistan and China and stated that China considers political understanding and mechanisms for resolving problems essential for regional stability and security. He also welcomed Afghanistan’s dialogue-oriented stance and stated that targeting ordinary people and civilian facilities is unacceptable.
Wang Yi also commented on the situation between Afghanistan and Pakistan, saying that military actions are not a solution to problems and that such actions further increase the level of tensions. He added that China is ready to play a constructive role in creating understanding and trust.
