Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister, Wang Yi will meet the delegation of the Afghan Taliban’s interim government in Doha, according to Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Wang Wenbin.
He said on Monday that the minister would meet with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on Oct. 25 and 26.
He added that “Qatar is an important country in the Middle East and the Gulf region” and that “it is also China’s important energy and economic partner” in the region.
The spokesperson added that the nation plays a unique role in the Afghan issue and other regional hotspot issues.
“Wang’s visit will further promote the implementation of the consensus reached by the two heads of state on developing bilateral relations.
“It will deepen mutual political trust, strengthen pragmatic cooperation, and advance the strategic partnership between China and Qatar,” he said.
He said the meeting was a continuation of their past exchanges, including the Tianjin meeting in July.
“It is also their first high-level meeting since the Afghan group’s formation of a caretaker government and the two sides will exchange opinions on the Afghan situation and issues of common concern.
“The situation in Afghanistan has undergone fundamental change since August and the Afghan people have ushered in a historic opportunity of independently deciding the country’s future,” he said.
Meanwhile, Afghans are also facing many difficulties and challenges and urgently need external support. (Xinhua/NAN)
