China responds over US troops withdrawal from Afghanistan

China responds over US troops withdrawal from Afghanistan

BEIJING - Chinese Foreign Office has responded over reports of US troops withdrawal from Afghanistan.

To a question regarding reports of withdrawal of the US troops from Afghanistan and Syria, she said that China’s position on these two issues was consistent.

Hua Chunying said that as the close neighbour of Afghanistan, China stood for the Afghan-led and Afghan-owned inclusive reconciliation process.

“We are willing to make concerted efforts to achieve long-term peace and stability in Afghanistan helping the Afghan people to enjoy peace and stability at an early date.

To another question about Syrian issue, she said that the Chinese side always believed that sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Syria should be respected and the future of Syria should be determined by its own people.

The spokesperson said that China would like to work with the international community and continue to play a positive and constructive role in the early settlement of Syrian issue.