Afghanistan needs ‘stable and healthy’ Muslim policies, says China
- Regional tensions discussed during foreign minister’s trip to Central Asia
- Wang Yi also urges Taliban to ‘realise responsibilities’ and cut ties to terrorism
The men discussed the growing tensions between Afghanistan and its Central Asian neighbours, one of which is Tajikistan. China is next to both Afghanistan and Tajikistan.
Wang said China hoped Afghanistan would have a “widely inclusive” political power that implements “stable and healthy” Muslim policies and is against terrorism and extremism. He also hoped the country would try to be a friendly neighbour and said China would support all efforts to reach such goals.
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“As a major source of military power, the Taliban should realise its responsibilities for the country and the nation, and resolutely cut off all ties with terrorism, to return to the political mainstream of Afghanistan in a manner that is responsible to the country and the people,” Wang added.