In a landmark meeting in Kabul, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi vowed to deepen cooperation across security and economic fronts. Wang Yi, who also serves on the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, praised Afghanistan’s recent strides in national construction and reaffirmed China’s support for stable governance and sustainable development.
Highlighting this year’s 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations, both sides underscored the link between security and development. Wang stressed that bolstering counterterrorism efforts—especially against the East Turkestan Islamic Movement—will safeguard regional peace and create a secure environment for trade and infrastructure projects.
China pledged to back Afghanistan’s “economy-centered” policy by expanding collaboration in trade, agriculture, poverty reduction, water management, connectivity, and cultural exchanges. These initiatives are designed to deliver tangible benefits to people on both sides of the border and fuel long-term stability.
Muttaqi welcomed Wang’s visit and thanked China for opposing external interference and contributing to regional peace. He emphasized that friendship with China remains the cornerstone of Afghanistan’s foreign policy and that Kabul is committed to never allowing its territory to be used against the Chinese mainland’s security interests.
As international and regional dynamics shift, both ministers agreed that now is the time to launch a regular economic and trade dialogue mechanism and scale up practical cooperation. Stronger ties between the two countries, they believe, will not only reinforce Afghanistan’s security capabilities but also help chart a course toward shared prosperity and lasting peace.
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Chinese, Afghan FMs vow to deepen cooperation, combat terrorism
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