China News Service, Beijing, July 18. Wang Yi, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister, was interviewed by the media at the end of his visit to Central Asia a few days ago.

Speaking of the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, Wang Yi emphasized that the United States needs to ensure a smooth transition of the situation in a responsible manner, and cannot add mistakes to mistakes.

　　From July 12 to 16, local time, Wang Yi was invited to visit Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan and attended the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the meeting of foreign ministers of the “SCO-Afghanistan Liaison Group”, and the “China Asia and South Asia: Challenges and Opportunities for Regional Connectivity" High-level International Conference.

　　Wang Yi pointed out in the interview that the situation in Afghanistan has entered a historic turning point and is facing severe challenges from war and peace.

During this visit, the Afghan issue became the focus of discussion among all parties.

The general feeling is that the international community, especially the countries in the region, are worried about the situation in Afghanistan and have expectations for the future of Afghanistan.

First, they all hope that Afghanistan will cease fire as soon as possible to avoid a full-scale civil war. Second, they believe that the Afghan internal negotiations should be restarted as soon as possible and actively seek political solutions. Third, they are opposed to various terrorist forces taking the opportunity to take advantage of it and not allowing Afghanistan to become a terrorist force again. Gathering place.

China believes that these three aspects should be the most important tasks for all parties to deal with the Afghan issue in the next stage.

　　Wang Yi said that this year marks the 20th anniversary of the war in Afghanistan launched by the United States, but peace has not yet arrived, and the flames of war have risen again.

As the initiator of the Afghan issue, the United States needs to ensure a smooth transition of the situation in a responsible manner, and cannot add mistakes to the wrong, because of the withdrawal of chaos and the war of withdrawal.

From a deeper level, when the United States withdraws from Afghanistan today, it should deeply reflect on whether it has brought peace or suffering to the Afghan people, and it should seriously consider how to work for regional stability instead of turbulence.

　　Wang Yi said that China supports and expects that the Afghan parties will truly take the destiny of Afghanistan in their own hands based on the principle of “Afghanistan owns and Afghan people dominate”, starting from the fundamental and long-term interests of the country and the people, and starting with the essence as soon as possible. Significant dialogue and consultation, exploring the road map and timetable for reconciliation that are in line with the national conditions of Afghanistan and supported by the people, and jointly open up a new future for the country and the nation. China has always respected Afghanistan’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, and has always adhered to the international relations norms of non-interference in Afghanistan’s internal affairs. Looking forward to Afghanistan’s rebirth, building a broad and inclusive political structure, pursuing an active and moderate Muslim policy, resolutely combating all forms of terrorism, and getting along with all neighboring countries. China believes that the international community should follow the principle of "Afghan-owned and Afghan-led" and actively assist Afghanistan in its commitment to the above-mentioned goals. As stakeholders, Afghanistan’s neighboring countries should strengthen coordination and form synergy to jointly play a constructive role and make due contributions to the peaceful settlement of the Afghan issue. (Finish)