'End of Anarchy': China welcomes Taliban govt, backs it to restore order in Afghanistan

A day after Taliban anunced its caretaker government in Afghanistan, China on Wednesday welcomed new dispensation in Kabul. Calling it 'end of anarchy,' Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin, in a media briefing, said that it was need of hour to restore domestic order and pursue post-war reconstruction in Afghanistan. He furr said that according to Taliban, caretaker government has been formed to restore social and ecomic order in country, and China respects sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Afghanistan, reported CGTN News.

Wenbin furr went on to say that China also supported  Afghan people in independently choosing a development path suited to country's condition. He also hoped that Afghanistan will live on good terms with or countries by establishing a broly based inclusive political structure and follow moderate and prudent domestic and foreign policies, according to CGTN news.   

China anunces $31mn aid to Taliban

China on Wednesday anunced $31 million as an aid to Afghanistan, its first after Taliban seized power in Kabul, as it backed Afghan militant group's interim government, saying it is a necessary step to restore order and end anarchy. Taking part in first meeting of Foreign Ministers of neighbouring countries on Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China will provide Afghanistan with 200 million yuan (USD 31 million) worth of grains, winter supplies, vaccines and medicines as per its requirements, official media here reported.

Wang said that China is rey to maintain communication with new government in Afghanistan and informed that Chinese embassy is still functional in war-ravd country. It should be mentioned here that Mullah Mohamm Hasan Akhund, he of Taliban's decision-making body 'Rehbari Shura' has been named Afghanistan's interim Prime Minister. Besides, Mullah Abdul Ghani Barar, Chairman of Taliban's Political Office in Doha, and Mullah Abdus Salam have been anunced as Akhund's deputies. Meanwhile, United States President Joe Biden' ministration showed its concerns about affiliations and track records of several newly-anunced Taliban cabinet members.

Taliban term China as ir main partner

It is pertinent to mention here that on Friday, September 3, Taliban's official spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid said that China is ir main partner and assistance provided by country will build foundation of Afghan development. In an interview with Italian newspaper, La Repubblica, Mujahid h also claimed that Chinese government is rey to invest and rebuild Afghanistan which presents a "fundamental and remarkable opportunity" for Taliban. He h furr said Taliban gives much importance to 'One Belt, One Ro' project and is committed to reviving ancient Silk Ro as China represents Afghanistan's ticket to International markets.

(Im Credits: AP)