Afghanistan Peace CampaignThe presidents of China and Tajikistan emphasized that an independent, neutral, inclusive, and peaceful Afghanistan, free from terrorism, war, and drugs, is beneficial for the common interests of the people of Afghanistan and the region.
This statement was issued following the Chinese president’s visit to Tajikistan and his meeting with Emomali Rahmon.
The statement reads: “China and Tajikistan on Friday expressed their support in a joint statement for the establishment of an inclusive government with the participation of representatives of all ethnic, religious and political groups in Afghanistan. According to the joint statement, the two sides reaffirmed that an independent, neutral, united, inclusive and peaceful Afghanistan, which is free from terrorism, war and drugs and lives in peace and harmony with all of its neighbors, is in the common interests of the Afghan people and all countries in the region.”
The Islamic Emirate has not commented on this recently; however, in the past, it has referred to the formation of an inclusive government as an internal matter of Afghanistan.
Samiullah Ahmadzai, a political analyst, told TOLOnews: “The discussion by the presidents of China and Tajikistan on the formation of an inclusive government in Afghanistan is an interference in Afghanistan’s internal affairs because it is up to Afghans to decide what type of government they choose. However, the current government, which is the Islamic Emirate, is also not acceptable within the country. Therefore, I urge the Islamic Emirate to broaden the scope of the government.”
Sayed Akbar Sial Wardak, another political analyst, said: “Our relations with neighboring countries are important, and neighboring countries should cooperate with Afghanistan in several areas, including security, political, and economic sectors.”
Chinese President Xi Jinping previously stated that Beijing would continue to play its role in addressing issues related to Afghanistan.