The Kabul Tribune (KT) — Amir Khan Muttaqi met with Yue Xiaoyong in Kabul to discuss bilateral relations, regional developments and recent clashes between the Taliban and Pakistani forces.
According to a statement released Sunday by the Taliban Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two sides exchanged views on expanding relations between Afghanistan and China and on the regional security situation.
Muttaqi described relations between Afghanistan and China as positive and expressed hope that cooperation between the two countries would expand in various sectors.
He also addressed recent Pakistani strikes on Afghan territory, saying the Taliban prefer resolving problems through dialogue and diplomacy but consider defending their country and people a legitimate right.
Meanwhile, China’s special envoy expressed sympathy with the families of victims of the recent attacks and stressed that Beijing supports resolving differences between the Taliban and Pakistan through dialogue and diplomacy.
He added that China remains in contact with Pakistani officials and is working to reduce tensions between the two sides and help maintain stability in the region.
