BEIJING- China on Monday said it “firmly supports” the recent visit ofPrime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to Afghanistan.
“China highly appreciates and firmly supports Prime Minister Shahid KhaqanAbbasi’s visit to Afghanistan,” China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairsspokesperson Geng Shuang said during his regular press briefing.
“It is an important step towards improving relations between the twocountries and also demonstrated the sincere wishes and firm resolution ofPakistan and Afghanistan to enhance dialogue and cooperation,” Shuang added.
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson further said, “It isnoted that both countries have reached consensus on promoting the Afghanpeace process and enhancing regional inter-connectivity.”
The spokesperson said the Pakistani premier’s visit is very important andencouraging for the early achievement of peace and development inAfghanistan.
Responding to a question, Shuang said, “As a friend and neighbour ofPakistan and Afghanistan, China is willing to play a constructive role inimproving relations between the two countries and actively promoting China,Afghanistan and Pakistan trilateral cooperation.”
PM Abbasi visited Kabul on the invitation of Afghan President Ghani onApril 6. During the day-long visit, the two countries agreed onAfghanistan–Pakistan Action Plan for Peace and Solidarity.
On Sunday, PM Abbasi arrived in Chinalink>torepresent Pakistan at the Boao Forum.
During his three-day visit, PM Abbasi is also expected to hold a series ofbilateral meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Secretary-General ofthe United Nations Antonio Guterres, Chief Executive of Hong Kong andChairman of Alibaba Jack MA.