China Foreign Minister Wang Yi hosts Taliban, calls them ‘pivotal force’
3 years, 4 months ago

China Foreign Minister Wang Yi hosts Taliban, calls them ‘pivotal force’

The Hindu  

China on Wednesday hosted a rare nine-member Taliban delegation amid its recent ascendancy in Afghanistan, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi describing the group as “a pivotal military and political force” in the country. The delegation, led by Abdul Ghani Baradar who heads the Taliban’s political office in Doha, met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and other officials in Tianjin, a port city around 100 km southeast of Beijing. The Taliban delegation’s visit also comes days after Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi met with Mr. Wang in the Chinese city of Chengdu. The head of the Taliban delegation, the Chinese Foreign Ministry statement said, committed that the group “will not allow any force to use Afghan territory to do anything harmful to China.” He was also quoted as saying the Taliban “hoped China will participate more in the peace and reconstruction process and play a greater role in the future reconstruction and economic development of Afghanistan.”

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China's Premier Li attends a regional security meeting in Pakistan
2 months, 1 week ago

China's Premier Li attends a regional security meeting in Pakistan

The Independent  

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Pakistan PM Sharif in Beijing for talks with President Xi to seek more investments, elevate ties
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan PM Sharif in Beijing for talks with President Xi to seek more investments, elevate ties

New Indian Express  

BEIJING: Visiting Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reached Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders to elevate all-weather bilateral ties and prospects of more aid and investments to bail out his cash-strapped country from the current economic crisis. Sharif, on a five-day official visit to China since June 4, toured the southern high-tech city of …

Emirati leader meets with Taliban official facing $10 million US bounty over attacks
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Emirati leader meets with Taliban official facing $10 million US bounty over attacks

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The leader of the United Arab Emirates met with an official in the Taliban government still wanted by the United States on an up-to $10 million bounty over his involvement in an attack that killed an American citizen and other assaults. It published an image of Sheikh Mohammed shaking hands with Haqqani, the Taliban’s interior …

China dictates Pakistani Military to launch operations against terrorists?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China dictates Pakistani Military to launch operations against terrorists?

Op India  

Following the death of its five Chinese Engineers in an attack in March this year and similar casualties in earlier attacks, China has been mounting pressure on Pakistan to accept its humiliating demands. According to reports, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister, Sun Weidong held a meeting with Pakistani officials ahead of Pakistani PM’s five-day visit to China. In a press release, …

China, Qatar's defense ministers hold talks in Beijing
7 months ago

China, Qatar's defense ministers hold talks in Beijing

China Daily  

Chinese Minister of National Defense Dong Jun held talks in Beijing with Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah, Qatar's deputy prime minister and minister of State for Defense Affairs on Wednesday. According to a press release from the ministry, Dong said that China and Qatar are strategic partners, and that in recent years, leaders of both nations have met multiple times, …

China urges Pakistan to do its 'utmost' to protect Chinese workers after recurrent attacks
7 months, 1 week ago

China urges Pakistan to do its 'utmost' to protect Chinese workers after recurrent attacks

India TV News  

Beijing: China urged Pakistan to do its "utmost" to protect thousands of Chinese workers involved in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects after recurrent attacks on Chinese personnel became a major headache for Beijing. The demand came as Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi co-chaired the fifth round of the Foreign Minister-Level …

China says Afghan Taliban must reform before full diplomatic ties
1 year ago

China says Afghan Taliban must reform before full diplomatic ties

The Hindu  

China said on December 5 Afghanistan's Taliban government will need to introduce political reforms, improve security and mend relations with its neighbours before receiving full diplomatic recognition. "China has always believed that Afghanistan should not be excluded from the international community," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Tuesday when asked if China would now recognise the Taliban government. Mr. …

China's reform message to Afghanistan's Taliban: ‘Implement moderate policies’
1 year ago

China's reform message to Afghanistan's Taliban: ‘Implement moderate policies’

Hindustan Times  

China said Afghanistan's Taliban will need to introduce political reforms, improve security and mend relations with its neighbours before it receives full diplomatic recognition from Beijing which does not formally recognise Afghanistan's Taliban rulers. Whether China would now recognise the Taliban government in Afghanistan, foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said as per news agency AFP, “China has always believed that …

The Taliban’s new ambassador arrives in China as Afghanistan’s rulers court foreign investment
1 year ago

The Taliban’s new ambassador arrives in China as Afghanistan’s rulers court foreign investment

Associated Press  

KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban government’s new ambassador to China arrived in Beijing on Friday — the first time Afghanistan’s rulers have officially sent an ambassador to another country since returning to power more than two years ago. The new ambassador, Bilal Karimi, who has no diplomatic experience and is in his late 20s or early 30s, was welcomed in …

China calls for 'urgent action' in Israel-Hamas war during meeting with leaders of Arab, Muslim nations
1 year, 1 month ago

China calls for 'urgent action' in Israel-Hamas war during meeting with leaders of Arab, Muslim nations

India TV News  

During a meeting with his counterparts from Arab and Muslim-majority countries, China's top diplomat Wang Yi on Monday called on the international community to 'act urgently' and take effective measures to stop the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The Chinese Foreign Minister also told the delegation that Israel must stop the collective punishment of the people of …

China to host top diplomats from Palestinian Authority, Muslim countries on Monday
1 year, 1 month ago

China to host top diplomats from Palestinian Authority, Muslim countries on Monday

Firstpost  

Officials will include the foreign ministers of the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt and Indonesia, as well as the secretary-general of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Top foreign policy officials from the Palestinian Authority and four Muslim-majority countries will visit China on Monday and Tuesday, Beijing announced Sunday. Officials will include the foreign ministers of …

Putin and the Taliban head to Beijing for a Belt and Road conference
1 year, 2 months ago

Putin and the Taliban head to Beijing for a Belt and Road conference

The Telegraph  

Putin added that China’s unique feature in building relations with other countries is that it “only provides opportunities”. “This is the difference between President Xi Jinping’s initiative and other projects pursued by countries with a colonialist flavour.” Members of Afghanistan’s Taliban government have also made the guest list. The group’s officials and ministers have at times travelled to regional meetings, …

Taliban hail China’s new ambassador with fanfare, say it’s a sign for others to establish relations
1 year, 3 months ago

Taliban hail China’s new ambassador with fanfare, say it’s a sign for others to establish relations

Associated Press  

KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban on Wednesday hailed China’s new ambassador to Afghanistan with fanfare, saying his arrival is a sign for other nations to come forward and establish relations with them. The international community, wary of the Taliban’s rule when they were last in power more than 20 years ago, has withheld official recognition and Afghanistan’s assets abroad have …

Terror attack in Pakistan slammed
1 year, 4 months ago

Terror attack in Pakistan slammed

China Daily  

By MO JINGXI | China Daily | Updated: 2023-08-15 07:18 China on Monday strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a convoy carrying Chinese engineers to the Gwadar Port in Pakistan, saying that any attempt to undermine the China-Pakistan friendship or the construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor will never succeed. Speaking at a regular news briefing in Beijing, Foreign Ministry …

China, silent on Imran arrest, backs Pakistan Army as ‘defender of stability’
1 year, 7 months ago

China, silent on Imran arrest, backs Pakistan Army as ‘defender of stability’

The Hindu  

Two days after the arrest of Imran Khan and widespread protests across Pakistan, the country’s “all-weather” ally China is yet to comment on the unfolding political crisis there. Mr. Wang pointedly described the Pakistan Army as “a staunch defender of Pakistan’s national security and stability, and also a staunch defender of China-Pakistan ‘ironclad’ friendship.” “China,” he added, “appreciates the successive …

Reluctant critic China urges Afghan changes on women’s roles
1 year, 7 months ago

Reluctant critic China urges Afghan changes on women’s roles

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China on Wednesday called on Afghanistan to reform its radical policies excluding women from education and public life and “adopt a more resolute attitude in combating terrorism.” The comments from Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin came on the heels of a Pakistan-hosted mini-summit of China, Afghanistan and Pakistan that sought to promote trade and lower border tensions amid …

China Wary of CPEC Entering Afghanistan; Pak in No Position to Give Assurances, Say Sources
1 year, 7 months ago

China Wary of CPEC Entering Afghanistan; Pak in No Position to Give Assurances, Say Sources

News 18  

Beijing is wary of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor entering volatile Afghanistan and is seeking assurances on security, which neither Kabul or Islamabad will be able to give, sources in the Indian security establishment told News18. Afghanistan’s Taliban-appointed foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang held talks on Monday, a departure …

‘Brotherly Neighbours’ China, Afghanistan Pin Pakistan Down on CPEC, Border Issues
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Brotherly Neighbours’ China, Afghanistan Pin Pakistan Down on CPEC, Border Issues

News 18  

Pakistan faced criticism from both Taliban-led Afghanistan and China during the recently concluded China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue held in Islamabad. Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang and Taliban-led government appointed acting foreign minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi met with Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. General Munir reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the China-Pakistan strategic relationship and also pledged full support …

Pakistan, China and Afghanistan agree to combat terrorism at Islamabad meeting
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan, China and Afghanistan agree to combat terrorism at Islamabad meeting

The Hindu  

Pakistan, China and Afghanistan have agreed to combat terrorism and enhance cooperation in different economic fields, the Foreign Office in Islamabad said on May 7. Separately, Mr. Muttaqi met Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Sunday and held “a candid and in-depth exchange" on key issues of mutual concern, including peace and security, as well as trade and connectivity. Mr. …

China ready to help Afghanistan stabilise, FM Qin Gang tells Afghan counterpart
1 year, 7 months ago

China ready to help Afghanistan stabilise, FM Qin Gang tells Afghan counterpart

Hindustan Times  

Beijing: China is ready to help Afghanistan realise peace and stability at an early date and is opposed to any “interference” in the country’s internal affairs, Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang has said amid reports of widespread rights abuse including the worsening rights of women and girls under the Taliban regime. Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang, Pakistan’s foreign minister Bilawal …

China promises to promote peace, stability in Afghanistan
1 year, 7 months ago

China promises to promote peace, stability in Afghanistan

Firstpost  

Foreign Minister and State Councillor of China Qin Gang has stated that China is prepared to help Afghanistan achieve self-sufficiency, peace, stability, growth, and prosperity. According to a report by Khaama Press, Qin Gang, during a meeting with Amir Khan Muttaqi, Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister in Islamabad under the caretaker Taliban regime, said China will always stand firmly with the …

Taliban FM to meet Pakistan, China foreign ministers: Media
1 year, 7 months ago

Taliban FM to meet Pakistan, China foreign ministers: Media

Al Jazeera  

Taliban’s interim foreign minister gets UN clearance to travel for meeting with counterparts in Pakistan. A United Nations Security Council committee has agreed to allow the Taliban’s interim foreign minister, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, to travel to Pakistan from Afghanistan to meet with Pakistani and Chinese counterparts, according to news reports. The Reuters news agency reported on Monday that Pakistan’s …

China’s Clouded Future in Afghanistan
1 year, 9 months ago

China’s Clouded Future in Afghanistan

The Diplomat  

More than a year since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, the country is now facing a new terrorist threat that is making it more risky and difficult for China to commit to the region. A new U.N. report on the threat posed by the group published in early February describes Islamic State Khorasan Province as effectively establishing itself as “the …

Xi Jinping begins new term with turn to old allies
1 year, 9 months ago

Xi Jinping begins new term with turn to old allies

The Hindu  

Arriving in Moscow on Monday on a visit laden with symbolism – the first of his third term as Chinese President – Xi Jinping hailed the China-Russia relationship as “a new model of major country relations”. If the last three years of Mr. Xi’s second term hit the pause button on Chinese diplomacy largely due to the isolation fuelled by …

Why Is China So Soft on the Afghan Taliban?
1 year, 9 months ago

Why Is China So Soft on the Afghan Taliban?

The Diplomat  

It has been a rough three months for those concerned about the situation Afghanistan. The call between Qin and the Taliban’s foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, started with a stern warning: “China attaches great importance to the safety of Chinese personnel, institutions and projects in Afghanistan, and hopes that Afghanistan will take strong measures to ensure the safety of Chinese …

Afghanistan: China begs Taliban for security, agrees to provide modern weapons
1 year, 11 months ago

Afghanistan: China begs Taliban for security, agrees to provide modern weapons

Firstpost  

China’s move to provide weapons to the Afghan Taliban threatens to undermine peace and geopolitical stability in the region amid an unstable economic and security situation in Pakistan and chronic violence in Afghanistan New Delhi: In a quid pro quo of sorts, China is trying to persuade the Afghan Taliban to provide greater security to Chinese nationals in Afghanistan by …

China’s oil gambit in Taliban’s Afghanistan
1 year, 11 months ago

China’s oil gambit in Taliban’s Afghanistan

The Hindu  

The signing of a multi-million-dollar deal between Xinjiang Central Asia Petroleum and Gas Co and the Taliban in Kabul is being marketed by the latter as its first major economic win since the return of the Islamic Emirate in August 2021. It has pushed the Taliban to act against Uyghur-led militant groups operating inside Afghan territory, such as the Turkistan …

China appoints its US envoy Qin Gang as new foreign minister
1 year, 11 months ago

China appoints its US envoy Qin Gang as new foreign minister

India Today  

China has appointed its envoy to the US Qin Gang as the new foreign minister to succeed incumbent Wang Yi, who has been elevated to the Political Bureau -- the ruling Communist Party's top policy body. Qin Gang @AmbQinGang for his appointment as China's new Foreign Minister! Looking forward to a splendid new chapter in China's diplomacy,” Chinese Foreign Ministry …

China's Afghanistan Ambitions: Will Islamic State Attack Derail Taliban’s Plans?
2 years ago

China's Afghanistan Ambitions: Will Islamic State Attack Derail Taliban’s Plans?

The Quint  

The Taliban are trying to play down the attack, with their spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid stating that the three gunmen had hit the hotel in the afternoon of 12 December before being quickly engaged and killed by security forces and that no foreign residents were killed. Video grabs show smoke billowing out of the hotel, and at least, two Chinese nationals …

Islamic State group claims attack on Chinese hotel in Kabul
2 years ago

Islamic State group claims attack on Chinese hotel in Kabul

India TV News  

Kabul attack : The militant Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a coordinated attack on a Chinese-owned hotel in Afghanistan's capital that left three assailants dead and at least two of the hotel guests injured as they tried to escape by jumping out from a window. Hours later, the regional affiliate of the Islamic State group - a key …

Taliban say Afghanistan is secure enough for big projects
2 years, 2 months ago

Taliban say Afghanistan is secure enough for big projects

LA Times  

Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesman for the Taliban government, said Afghanistan has the opportunity to connect with the rest of the countries in the region, highlighting China as a key part of the nation’s economic development. The Taliban said Wednesday there is enough security across Afghanistan to restart major economic projects that stopped due to decades of war, despite a slew …

As West puts Taliban on hold, Kabul eyes future in China, Russia
2 years, 4 months ago

As West puts Taliban on hold, Kabul eyes future in China, Russia

Al Jazeera  

The killing of al-Qaeda leader in Kabul will add to mistrust between the Taliban and the West, prolonging the group’s diplomatic isolation. Although engagement between the West and Afghanistan is “likely to slow down” in the wake of al-Zawahiri’s killing, “so far it is unclear if this development will impact regional engagement with the Taliban’s de facto government”, said Ibraheem …

On China Ties, Taliban Minister Muttaqi Says Action to be Based on 'Islamic Interest' - News18
2 years, 6 months ago

On China Ties, Taliban Minister Muttaqi Says Action to be Based on 'Islamic Interest' - News18

News 18  

Afghanistan has good relations with China and any progress will take into account “national and Islamic interests", the Taliban government’s foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi told News18 in an exclusive interview. In order to make further progress in this respect, we would take into account national and Islamic interests and will take steps which would be beneficial for Afghanistan as …

China hosts foreign ministers' meeting among Afghan neighbors
2 years, 8 months ago

China hosts foreign ministers' meeting among Afghan neighbors

China Daily  

China hosted the third meeting of the foreign ministers of Afghanistan's neighboring countries in Tunxi, East China's Anhui province, on March 30-31. Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi chaired the meeting with the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Iran, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan or their representatives. Wang said that with Afghanistan standing at the crossroads of history, relevant …

China to host 3rd meeting of foreign ministers of Afghanistan’s neighbours
2 years, 8 months ago

China to host 3rd meeting of foreign ministers of Afghanistan’s neighbours

Hindustan Times  

China will host the third meeting of the foreign ministers of Afghanistan’s neighbouring countries on March 30-31, the Chinese foreign ministry announced on Monday as Beijing and “all-weather ally” Pakistan firm up their influence in the Taliban-ruled country. Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi with Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, acting deputy prime minister of the Afghan Taliban’s caretaker government, in Kabul, …

'Relationship with China is not normal': Dr. S Jaishankar after meeting Chinese FM Wang Yi
2 years, 9 months ago

'Relationship with China is not normal': Dr. S Jaishankar after meeting Chinese FM Wang Yi

Op India  

Dr S Jaishankar, the Minister of External Affairs, and Wang Yi, the Chinese Foreign Minister, met in Delhi today for delegation-level talks. He also expressed concerns over the statement made by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the issue of Jammu and Kashmir at a recent session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. When asked whether everything between India and …

China’s foreign minister makes surprise stop in Afghanistan
2 years, 9 months ago

China’s foreign minister makes surprise stop in Afghanistan

Associated Press  

KABUL, Afghanistan — China’s foreign minister made a surprise visit Thursday in Afghanistan’s capital, meeting with the country’s new Taliban rulers — even as the international community fumes over the former insurgents’ broken promise to reopen schools to girls beyond the sixth grade. According to the official Bakhtar News Agency, Wang Yi was to meet with Taliban leaders “to discuss …

China's Foreign Minister Makes Surprise Stop in Kabul As West Fumes Over Taliban's Ban on Schools for Girls
2 years, 9 months ago

China's Foreign Minister Makes Surprise Stop in Kabul As West Fumes Over Taliban's Ban on Schools for Girls

News 18  

China’s foreign minister made a surprise stop in Kabul on Thursday to meet Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers, even as the international community fumes over the hardline movement’s broken promise a day earlier to open schools to girls beyond Grade 6. The official Bakhtar News Agency announced Wang Yi will meet with Taliban leaders “to discuss various issues including the extension of …

China's foreign minister Wang Yi makes surprise stop in Kabul
2 years, 9 months ago

China's foreign minister Wang Yi makes surprise stop in Kabul

India TV News  

Highlights China’s foreign minister made a surprise stop in Kabul on Thursday He met Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers today The official Bakhtar News Agency announced Wang Yi will meet with Taliban leaders China’s foreign minister made a surprise stop in Kabul on Thursday to meet Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers, even as the international community fumes over the hardline movement’s broken promise a …

Book excerpt | The Comrades and the Mullahs: China, Afghanistan and the New Asian Geopolitics
2 years, 9 months ago

Book excerpt | The Comrades and the Mullahs: China, Afghanistan and the New Asian Geopolitics

The Hindu  

Why did the U.S. have to withdraw from Afghanistan? The message was simple: China saw the Taliban as a legitimate stakeholder in Afghanistan’s future, and when it came to power, Beijing would have its back. China, as Afghanistan’s largest neighbour, he said, ‘has always respected Afghanistan’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, adhered to non-interference in Afghanistan’s internal affairs and pursued …

Is China wary of embracing Taliban? Report claims so
2 years, 11 months ago

Is China wary of embracing Taliban? Report claims so

India TV News  

China seems to have realised its mistake of embracing the Taliban in Afghanistan, a media report claims. According to the report with Al Arabiya, Beijing appears to lose confidence in the Taliban that had long been a global pariah due to its support of terrorism and the repression of women. Recently, a senior Chinese minister expressed his deep concern about …

Pakistan ‘welcomes’ second round of US-Taliban talks in Doha
3 years ago

Pakistan ‘welcomes’ second round of US-Taliban talks in Doha

Al Jazeera  

The foreign ministry reiterates the country’s position that the world community needs to engage with the Taliban government. Pakistan has “welcomed” a second round of talks between the United States and the Taliban since the latter’s takeover of Afghanistan earlier this year, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson says. US Special Representative on Afghanistan and Pakistan Tom West will arrive …

China to join Pakistan’s ‘Troika Plus’ meeting on Afghanistan
3 years, 1 month ago

China to join Pakistan’s ‘Troika Plus’ meeting on Afghanistan

Hindustan Times  

China will join an extended “troika” meeting on Afghanistan to be hosted by Pakistan on Thursday, which will be attended by senior diplomats from the US and Russia, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Wednesday. China’s decision to join the meet in Islamabad comes 24 hours after Beijing said it was unable to attend the India-convened security dialogue on Afghanistan …

China’s Foreign Minister meets Taliban, offers support
3 years, 1 month ago

China’s Foreign Minister meets Taliban, offers support

The Hindu  

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has pledged support and assistance to the Taliban in a meeting in Doha. Coming three months after Mr. Wang hosted the Taliban in Tianjin, near Beijing, in late July, the Chinese Foreign Minister met with acting Deputy Prime Minister Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, who assured Beijing that “a friendly policy towards China” was “a firm …

Pakistan foreign Minister Qureshi, ISI chief Hameed in Kabul for talks with Taliban
3 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan foreign Minister Qureshi, ISI chief Hameed in Kabul for talks with Taliban

Firstpost  

The Pakistani delegation will hold talks with Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and call on leadership of the interim government in Kabul and other Afghan leaders, according to the Foreign Office Islamabad: Pakistan’s foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi travelled to Kabul on Thursday along with spy agency ISI chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed to hold talks with Afghanistan’s …

Amid flurry of Taliban diplomacy, Qatar stresses engagement
3 years, 2 months ago

Amid flurry of Taliban diplomacy, Qatar stresses engagement

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Qatar’s foreign minister said isolating Afghanistan and its new Taliban rulers “will never be an answer” and argued Wednesday that engaging with the former insurgents could empower the more moderate voices among them. Al Thani told an audience of counterterrorism specialists in Doha that Qatar believes the international community should urge the Taliban “to take …

Taliban say they won't work with US to contain IS activities in Afghanistan
3 years, 2 months ago

Taliban say they won't work with US to contain IS activities in Afghanistan

Firstpost  

Taliban political spokesman Suhail Shaheen said they want to tackle the IS issue independently. The Taliban, however, have signaled flexibility regarding evacuations of those stranded Islamabad: The Taliban on Saturday ruled out cooperation with the US to contain extremist groups in Afghanistan, staking out an uncompromising position on a key issue ahead of the first direct talks between the former …

Taliban still struggling for international recognition
3 years, 2 months ago

Taliban still struggling for international recognition

Al Jazeera  

Group spent the last two years courting world leaders but has found it difficult to gain acceptance since taking power in August. The Taliban’s diplomatic isolation is in contrast to the last 10 years, which saw the group making several trips across the region as part of their peace efforts with the US administration. ‘Taliban part of Afghanistan’s reality’ Janan …

China delivers 1st batch of aid to Taliban’s interim government in Afghanistan
3 years, 2 months ago

China delivers 1st batch of aid to Taliban’s interim government in Afghanistan

India TV News  

China has delivered the first batch of its USD 31 million humanitarian assistance, comprising emergency supplies such as blankets and jackets, to the Taliban’s interim government in Afghanistan. China’s Ambassador to Afghanistan Wang Yu and Acting Minister of Refugee Affairs of the Afghan caretaker government Khalil-ur-Rehman Haqqani attended the handover ceremony at the airport. On September 21-22, Special envoys of …

Russia says it’s in sync with US, China, Pakistan on Taliban
3 years, 2 months ago

Russia says it’s in sync with US, China, Pakistan on Taliban

India TV News  

Russia, China, Pakistan and the United States are working together to ensure that Afghanistan’s new Taliban rulers keep their promises, especially to form a genuinely representative government and prevent extremism from spreading, Russia’s foreign minister said Saturday. that there are many weapons left in Afghanistan.” It remains critical, he said, that such weapons aren’t used for “destructive purposes.” Later, in …

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