Afghanistan Assures China on Security Cooperation

Afghanistan's Taliban government has pledged to China that it will not allow any force to use Afghan territory for activities that could harm Chinese interests. This assurance came during a meeting between Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi.

Muttaqi emphasized that Afghanistan attaches great importance to China's security concerns and is willing to strengthen bilateral security cooperation. The Afghan government also reaffirmed its commitment to the one-China principle and promised to oppose any interference in China's internal affairs.

Strategic Context

The security assurances are particularly significant given Afghanistan's shared border with East Turkistan (Xinjiang) through the narrow Wakhan corridor. Beijing has expressed concerns about the East Turkistan Islamic Movement (ETIM) operating in the region.

Diplomatic Relations

China was among the first countries to maintain diplomatic relations with the Taliban government after it came to power in 2021. The meeting occurred during the 70th anniversary of diplomatic China-Afghanistan ties, with both sides expressing commitment to strengthening their traditional friendship.

Wang Yi welcomed the discussions and reiterated China's respect for Afghanistan's sovereignty while expressing support for the country's efforts to achieve long-term stability.