Chinese and Pakistani leaders call for the formation of an inclusive government in Afghanistan

Bayan News – The leaders of Pakistan and China, in a joint statement, urged the Taliban in Afghanistan to adopt a “moderate” policy and form an inclusive government.

The joint statement was released on Tuesday night (October 15) by Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The leaders of Pakistan and China also emphasized the need for an effective and measurable fight against terrorism in Afghanistan.

The Chinese Prime Minister traveled to Islamabad on a four-day visit to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.

In their joint statement yesterday, they emphasized the importance of preventing the use of Afghan territory against neighboring countries.

Pakistan accuses the Taliban of supporting opposition groups within the country, including Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan. Pakistani officials claim that Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan carries out attacks in Pakistan using Afghan territory.

Islamabad also links attacks on Chinese citizens in Pakistan to Afghanistan. The Taliban, in turn, have accused Pakistan of supporting ISIS.

Sharif and Qiang stressed the need to strengthen anti-terrorism cooperation at both bilateral and multilateral levels and urged the Taliban government to take concrete and verifiable actions to eliminate terrorist groups active in the country.

The Prime Ministers of Pakistan and China also emphasized the importance of enhancing communication and coordination regarding the situation in Afghanistan and called for “coordinated efforts by the international community to encourage the Taliban to establish an inclusive political framework and implement moderate policies.”

The two countries agreed to play a constructive role in supporting Afghanistan’s sustainable development and its integration into the international community.

During his visit to Islamabad, the Chinese Prime Minister called Pakistan “China’s iron friend” and signed several memorandums of understanding in the areas of transit, trade, and security with the country.

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