Sirajuddin Haqqani, Afghanistan’s acting interior minister, met with Chinese envoy Zhao Xing to discuss enhancing trade and economic ties, as well as regional stability and security.
Expanding Economic Relations
Kabul 24: Zhao confirmed that commercial relations between China and Afghanistan have significantly increased in recent weeks. China has been investing in various sectors, particularly mining, over the past three years.
Recent Investments
The meeting follows a discussion between a Chinese businessman and Afghanistan’s deputy minister of industry, where the businessman expressed interest in investing $40 million to establish a solar power plant in the country.
China’s growing engagement with the Taliban reflects its strategic interests in the region, focusing on stability and resource extraction
