China backs efforts for Afghanistan’s reconstruction

China has pledged all possible cooperation with efforts for peace, development and reconstruction of Afghanistan.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wangi Yi held out the promise while speaking at the inaugural session of the 48th OIC Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) meeting in Islamabad.

“China stands ready for cooperation with the Islamic world,” he said, signaling Beijing’s readiness to work for regional security, stability and development.

With regard to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, he said China favoured negotiations between the two countries on ending hostilities.

Yi added his country had donated 1.3 billion coronavirus vaccine doses to 50 countries and promised 300 million more doses.

“We are also investing $400bn in 600 projects in the Muslim world,” he said, adding over 54 countries were part of the One Belt One Road Initiative.