China News Service, Beijing, August 16 (Reporter Li Jingze) Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said at a regular press conference on the 16th that the situation in Afghanistan has undergone major changes and we respect the wishes and choices of the Afghan people.
He is willing to continue to develop good-neighborly, friendly and cooperative relations with Afghanistan and play a constructive role in the peace and reconstruction of Afghanistan.
Hua Chunying pointed out that the situation in Afghanistan has undergone major changes and we respect the wishes and choices of the Afghan people.
The war in Afghanistan has lasted for more than 40 years. Stopping the war and achieving peace is not only the unanimous voice of the more than 30 million Afghan people, but also the common expectation of the international community and regional countries.
Hua Chunying said that China has noticed that the Afghan Taliban stated on the 15th that the war in Afghanistan has ended and will negotiate the establishment of an open and inclusive Islamic government and take responsible actions to ensure the safety of Afghan citizens and foreign missions in Afghanistan.
China expects these statements to be implemented, to ensure a smooth transition of the situation in Afghanistan, to curb all kinds of terrorism and criminal acts, so that the Afghan people can stay away from war and rebuild their beautiful homeland.
A reporter asked questions. We are concerned that the Taliban has entered Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, and said that they are seeking a peaceful transfer of power. It is expected that the parties will hold negotiations in Qatar.
Does the Chinese government intend to recognize or under what circumstances will recognize the government in power by the Taliban?
If Afghanistan resumes Taliban rule, what will it mean for China?
Hua Chunying responded that on the basis of fully respecting the national sovereignty of Afghanistan and the will of various domestic factions, China has maintained contact and communication with the Afghan Taliban and others, and has been playing a constructive role in promoting the political settlement of the Afghan issue.
"As everyone knows, on July 28, State Councilor Wang Yi met with Baradar, the head of the Afghan Taliban Political Committee, and his party in Tianjin. The political structure of the country has laid the foundation for the realization of lasting peace in Afghanistan." Hua Chunying said.
Hua Chunying said that the Afghan Taliban have repeatedly expressed their hope to develop good relations with China and look forward to China's participation in the reconstruction and development of Afghanistan, and will never allow any forces to use Afghan territory to do things that endanger China. We welcome this.
Hua Chunying pointed out that for a long time, China has always respected the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Afghanistan, has never interfered in the internal affairs of Afghanistan, and has always pursued a friendly policy for all the Afghan people. China respects the right of the Afghan people to independently determine their own destiny and is willing to continue with the Afghanistan has developed good-neighborly, friendly and cooperative relations and played a constructive role in the peace and reconstruction of Afghanistan. (Finish)