KABUL (Pajhwok): Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during and Taliban’s Deputy Prime Minister Abdul Ghani Baradar have discussed important issues during a meeting in Doha, an official said on Tuesday.
The meeting that took place on Monday evening covered issues pertaining to Afghanistan’s ongoing economic and political situation, as well as relations between the two countries.
Government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said Foreign Minister Ameer Khan Muttaqi and his delegation would also meet his Chinese counterpart in Doha today (Tuesday).
He added key issues of political and economic interest would be discussed during the upcoming meeting.
Meanwhile, Xinhua reported China pledged to help the Taliban rebuild the country and asked the US to lift sanctions against the new leaders of Afghanistan.
The Chinese foreign minister urged the international community to work with the Taliban in a rational and pragmatic manner.
The diplomat also called for the Taliban to demonstrate openness and tolerance, unite all ethnic groups and protect the rights of women and children.
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