BEIJING: China has welcomed Head of the Taliban Political office Mullah Baradar Akhund in the country, so as to provide its support for making the ongoing peace process in Afghanistan successful.
This was stated by the spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry Lu Kang at a regular news briefing here on Thursday.
During his stay in China, relevant Chinese officials exchanged views with Mr. Baradar and his other party’s members on issues of common concern such as the peace reconciliation process in Afghanistan and the fight against terrorism.
China is highly concerned about the recent evolution of the situation in Afghanistan and has been actively playing a role in advancing the process of peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan.
It has always supported Afghanistan’s broad and inclusive peace and reconciliation of “Afghanistan-dominated and Afghanistan-owned” and supported the internal dialogue of the Afghan people.
China has exchanged views with Mr. Baradar and his party based on his consistent position. This is also a part of China’s efforts to persuade peace and promote talks.
Both sides believe that this exchange is beneficial and agrees to continue to maintain communication and cooperation on the search for a political solution to the Afghan issue and the fight against terrorism.
China will continue to strengthen communication and coordination with all relevant parties through various means and channels, and play its due role in achieving peace and reconciliation and achieving stable development at an early date.
China believes that the relevant parties in Afghanistan hope to resolve the current problems facing Afghanistan through political dialogue and achieve peace and reconciliation at an early date, thus making efforts for the country to finally restore stability and development.
