China and Afghanistan Strengthen Ties Amid 70th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi welcomed Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to Beijing, marking the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Wang Yi emphasized China's commitment to supporting Afghan independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, while also expressing a willingness to increase cooperation in various areas, including economy, trade, and security. The meeting highlighted the importance of the traditional friendship between Afghanistan and China, with both sides agreeing to deepen mutual trust and contribute to regional peace and stability.

Key Takeaways:

  • Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi welcomed Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to Beijing, marking the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Afghanistan.
  • Wang Yi stressed China's commitment to supporting Afghan independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, as well as its willingness to continue supporting the Afghan government in achieving long-term peace and stability.
  • China intends to increase cooperation with Afghanistan in areas such as economy and trade, agriculture, energy, mining, poverty reduction, disaster prevention, personnel training, healthcare, law enforcement, and security.
  • The Chinese side is willing to increase imports of high-quality Afghan products and provide support in restoring Afghanistan's economy and improving the living conditions of its population.
  • A.H. Muttaqi thanked China for its valuable assistance in developing Afghanistan and improving the living conditions of the Afghan people, while emphasizing the importance of the traditional friendship between Afghanistan and China.
  • Afghanistan is ready to deepen mutual trust with China and contribute to achieving greater positive results in cooperation in various areas, including security.
  • The Afghan government values the traditional friendship between Afghanistan and China and will continue to firmly adhere to the one-China principle and oppose interference in China's internal affairs.

Statistics:

  • 70 years have passed since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Afghanistan.
  • The meeting marked a significant milestone in the future of China-Afghanistan relations.
  • According to Wang Yi, China is willing to increase cooperation with Afghanistan in 9 areas: economy and trade, agriculture, energy, mining, poverty reduction, disaster prevention, personnel training, healthcare, and law enforcement.
  • Afghanistan has valued China's assistance in developing the country's economy and improving the living conditions of the Afghan people over a long period of time.

Sources:

  • Xinhua (https://news.sina.com.cn/), May 21
  • State Council News (http://en.stc.gov.cn/), May 21
  • People's Republic of China in Russian -- People's Republic of China in Russian -- Source: People's Republic of China