Afghanistan Peace CampaignThe Deputy Minister further stated that investment opportunities are now available in Afghanistan, and China can invest in various projects in the country.
Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, the deputy political minister of foreign affairs, stated during the 70th anniversary celebration of Afghanistan-China diplomatic relations that the Islamic Emirate will not allow any other country to interfere in Afghanistan’s internal affairs.
He also praised Afghanistan’s relationship with China over the past seven decades. Stanikzai described China-Afghanistan diplomatic relations as historical and added that with the return of the Islamic Emirate, political and economic ties between the two countries have strengthened more than ever before.
Stanikzai said: “Our foreign policy is not to interfere in the internal affairs of any country, and we similarly ask others, especially our neighbors, not to interfere in Afghanistan’s internal matters.”
The Deputy Minister further stated that investment opportunities are now available in Afghanistan, and China can invest in various projects in the country.
He added: “In the past three years, especially in 2024, more Chinese businessmen and tourists than ever have traveled to Afghanistan. Currently, thousands of Chinese citizens are present in Afghan cities, some for tourism and others for investment and trade.”
Meanwhile, Zhao Xing, the Chinese ambassador in Kabul, emphasized that Beijing is the only major country that has not interfered in Afghanistan’s affairs. According to Zhao Xing, China has supported Afghanistan’s position in international forums and called for the lifting of sanctions on the country.
Zhao Xing said at the event: “China has always been an important partner in Afghanistan’s economic and social reconstruction. Through cooperation between the governments and companies of both countries, key projects have progressed smoothly. In 2024, China’s direct cooperation in Afghanistan recorded the highest growth rate among its investments in Asian countries. It is expected that trade between China and Afghanistan will surpass 1.5 billion dollars in 2025.”
Strengthening unity for mutual security between China and Afghanistan, sustainable cooperation, combating terrorism alongside expanding economic and trade relations were repeatedly emphasized during the meeting.