Opinion | China, by being good neighbour to Afghanistan, offers lesson on tackling security problems elsewhere
- Reeling from a messy US withdrawal and sidelined amid the Ukraine war, Afghanistan is being aided in its recovery by China and other neighbours
- The recent meeting of Afghanistan’s neighbours in China offers an example that is of practical significance to the international community
Amid a complex and volatile global climate, the meeting chaired by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in China’s Anhui province, offers an instructive example on how to approach security problems, which is not only of practical significance to Afghanistan, but also important for the international community.
In the face of such a dire situation, China, Iran, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan agreed to work together to support Afghanistan through its transition, believing that the country’s neighbours should help provide a favourable external environment for its reconstruction. Such a mechanism has provided stability during a critical period of uncertainty.
In less than a year, Afghanistan’s neighbours have held three foreign ministers’ meetings, during which they have reached important consensuses while maintaining active communication with the interim government of Afghanistan and cooperating with various international mechanisms to contribute to the country’s development.
Still, Afghanistan faces severe challenges relating to humanitarian needs, the economy, counterterrorism and national governance. In particular, the situation in the country is being aggravated by the actions of the US.
