Muttaqi calls China’s policy towards Afghanistan ‘positive’

Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in a meeting with the outgoing ambassador of China in Kabul, Wang Yu, has said that Beijing’s foreign policy towards Afghanistan in the past two years has been positive.

Abdul Qahar Balkhi, a spokesman for foreign ministry, said in a statement on Friday that the meeting focused on Afghanistan-China relations over the last two years, China’s investment in Afghanistan and expansion of relations between the two countries in the future.

Muttaqi appreciated diplomatic tenure of the Chinese ambassador in Kabul, particularly for keeping the mission active during political developments. He also called China’s foreign policy towards Afghanistan during this period positive and expressed hope for further enhancement, the statement said.

The Chinese envoy thanked Muttaqi for providing all facilities during his mission. He also highlighted the expansion of Afghanistan-China bilateral relations over the last two years, adding that China remains committed to maintaining high-level diplomatic relations, according to the statement.