The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has praised China’s diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions between Kabul and Islamabad, following regional consultations by China’s special envoy for Afghanistan. Officials in Kabul reaffirmed their commitment to dialogue and peaceful resolution.
Kabul 24: Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesman for the Islamic Emirate, stated in media remarks regarding the Chinese envoy’s regional visits that the caretaker government does not seek to escalate conflicts.
He noted that countries such as Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Turkey have previously undertaken mediating efforts, which Kabul highly appreciated, emphasizing that mutual understanding remains the most constructive path to resolving regional issues.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China issued a statement detailing the meetings of Yue Xiaoyong, China’s Special Envoy for Afghan Affairs.
According to the report, the senior Chinese diplomat met with South Asian affairs officials at the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs before holding separate discussions with Afghan and Pakistani officials to explore ways to improve and expand bilateral relations.
Meanwhile, political analysts argue that while Beijing holds a unique position to mediate due to its close economic and political ties with both nations, resolving the conflict requires broader international consensus.
Experts point out that given the deeply rooted historical disagreements between Afghanistan and Pakistan, Beijing cannot resolve every challenge alone and needs to foster regional and global coordination through frameworks like the United Nations.
China remains one of the few nations maintaining warm relations with Afghanistan’s caretaker government while simultaneously serving as a strategic ally to Pakistan.
Since the onset of friction between the two neighbors, Beijing has consistently sought to leverage active diplomacy and continuous consultations to lower tensions and promote constructive dialogue between Kabul and Islamabad.
