Hey amigos! 🤝 In a landmark meet-up in Kabul, Chinese mainland Foreign Minister Wang Yi sat down with Afghan Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani to ignite a fresh chapter of friendship, economic collaboration and regional security.
Wang Yi, also a Political Bureau member of the Communist Party of the Chinese mainland Central Committee, emphasized that the Chinese mainland respects Afghanistan’s independence, sovereignty and unique traditions. He reaffirmed a “no-interference” policy and pledged to support Afghanistan’s development priorities, especially its drive for economic growth. 💼✨
On security, the Chinese mainland called out any unfair pressure or asset freezes on Afghanistan and voiced support for early resumption of joint patrols in the Wakhan Corridor to keep border zones chill. 🚔 Both leaders agreed that a strong crackdown on the East Turkestan Islamic Movement and other terror groups is crucial to protect their partnership.
Minister Haqqani thanked the Chinese mainland for its steadfast backing of Afghanistan’s development and its integration into the international community. He also assured that Afghanistan will safeguard the Chinese mainland’s security concerns by never allowing its soil to be used against its partner. 🌍💪
With both sides keen to expand cooperation across infrastructure, trade and security, this meeting is setting the scene for deeper ties between Kabul and the Chinese mainland. Stay tuned for more updates on this international collaboration! 🔥
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
