The Kabul Tribune (KT) — Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met with Chinese Ambassador Zhao Sheng in Kabul to discuss bilateral cooperation, regional developments, and ongoing talks in Urumqi.
The Taliban Ministry of Foreign Affairs said both sides
exchanged views on expanding bilateral ties and the latest regional
developments. Muttaqi praised the positive trajectory of Afghanistan-China
relations and thanked China for hosting and facilitating the Urumqi talks. He
also commended mediation efforts by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar, and the United
Arab Emirates.
Muttaqi added that productive discussions have taken place
so far and expressed hope that minor disagreements will not hinder the talks.
Ambassador Zhao shared updates on the Urumqi negotiations,
emphasizing China’s efforts to build trust between Afghanistan and Pakistan. He
stressed that the process is based on neutrality and cooperation and expressed
hope for continued confidence-building between the two countries.
At the conclusion, Muttaqi reaffirmed the Taliban’s
defensive stance on conflicts and their commitment to continuing dialogue and
understanding based on mutual respect.
