Afghan Foreign Minister Visits China for Bilateral Talks
Afghan Foreign Minister Muttaqi meets with Chinese officials to boost bilateral ties and regional cooperation.
Mawlavi Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, has arrived in China for high-level talks aimed at enhancing bilateral relations and regional cooperation. According to Hazfi Zia Ahmad Takal, the deputy spokesman for the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Muttaqi will meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to discuss a range of issues, including trade, infrastructure, and regional stability.
The visit underscores the growing diplomatic and economic partnership between Afghanistan and China. China has expressed its commitment to supporting Afghanistan's sovereignty and long-term development, while Afghanistan has shown interest in participating in major infrastructure projects like the Belt and Road Initiative, which aims to boost connectivity and economic growth across Asia.
China and Afghanistan have steadily expanded their diplomatic and economic ties in recent years. Beijing views Afghanistan as a critical part of its broader regional strategy, including securing trade routes and stabilizing its western borders. The ongoing discussions are expected to further solidify this partnership as both sides seek to enhance stability and economic growth in the region.