China "Taliban Promise Safety Assurance for Chinese Nationals and Companies in Afghanistan"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Nahum] The Taliban has reportedly promised the safety of Chinese nationals in Afghanistan.

According to Huanqiu Shibao on the 29th, Wang Wei, the Chinese ambassador to Afghanistan, appeared on China Global Television Network (CGTN) the previous day and stated, "The Taliban has promised the safety of Chinese people, organizations, and enterprises," adding, "They have also issued safety assurance certificates to Chinese nationals in need."

He continued, "The Chinese embassy is actively communicating and coordinating with the Afghan Taliban."

Earlier, on the 24th, Ambassador Wang and his delegation met with a Taliban delegation led by senior official Abdul Salam Hanafi in Kabul to discuss the situation in Afghanistan.

In the interview, Ambassador Wang said, "The situation in Afghanistan is rapidly changing, and the situation in Kabul is very unstable and uncertain," but emphasized, "China respects Afghanistan's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, adheres to a policy of non-interference in Afghanistan's internal affairs, and plays a constructive role in the political resolution of the Afghan issue."

He added, "We will closely monitor the changes in the situation, maintain broad contacts with all parties in Afghanistan, and promote China-Afghanistan friendly cooperation. We firmly uphold the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind and will help Afghanistan exert regional advantages and enable the Afghan people to enjoy greater welfare."

In contrast to most Western countries that closed their embassies and withdrew diplomats after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, China, along with Russia, has maintained its embassy in Kabul.

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