Beijing: China wants to restore financial order in Afghanistan, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin, said here today.
Responding to a statement made by Afghanistan’s exiled central bank chief Ajmal Ahmady that Taliban may try to go to other countries such as China and Pakistan for financing to replace the US, Wenbin told reporters that China stands ready to continue to play an active role in promoting peace and reconstruction in Afghanistan, and helping the nation to enhance the ability to achieve self-development and improve people’s livelihood.
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When asked whether China plans to provide financing (to Afghanistan under Taliban), the Spokesperson said China always pursues a friendly policy toward the entire Afghan people. He recalled that for a long time, “China has provided much assistance in economic and social development in Afghanistan”. He said China hopes to see an early end of turbulence and restoration of economic and financial order in Afghanistan.
Stressing that the US, “the important perpetrator and the biggest external factor of the Afghan issue”, should not simply take to its heels, China stated that he US side repeatedly and explicitly pledged to help Afghanistan to maintain stability, forestall turbulence, and promote peace and reconstruction.
“However, reports about the insincere and dishonest acts without any bottom line of the US side are often seen in media. We hope that the US will match its words with deeds, and shoulder its due responsibility in Afghan issue, and honor its pledge to assist Afghanistan in areas including development and reconstruction, and humanitarian assistance,” Wenben said.
– global bihari bureau
