KABUL: Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister held a telephone conversation with China’s top diplomat on Friday, during which the two sides discussed strengthening bilateral relations and assessing the regional security landscape.
In a statement shared on X, Afghanistan’s foreign ministry said, Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi spoke with Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Chinese Communist Party and foreign minister of China.
د ا.ا.ا د بهرنیو چارو وزیر محترم مولوي امیرخان متقي او د چین ولسي جمهوریت د سیاسي بیرو غړي او د بهرنیو چارو وزیر ښاغلي وانګ يي ترمنځ ټیلیفوني خبرې وشوې.
په دې مکالمه کې دواړو لورو د افغانستان او چین ترمنځ د دوه اړخیزو اړیکو پر پراختیا، د سیمې پر امنیتي وضعیت او د روانو سیمهییزو pic.twitter.com/EwliLkDi7K— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Afghanistan (@MoFA_Afg) March 13, 2026
During the call, both officials reviewed the current state of ties between Afghanistan and China and explored ways to broaden cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The discussion also touched on regional developments and security concerns affecting neighboring countries.
Officials said the conversation emphasized the importance of maintaining dialogue and cooperation to promote stability and economic engagement in the wider region.
China has maintained diplomatic engagement with Afghanistan since the political transition in the country in 2021 and has repeatedly highlighted the need for regional connectivity, economic cooperation and security coordination.
While specific initiatives were not detailed, the call underscored both sides’ interest in further strengthening diplomatic and economic links as regional dynamics continue to evolve.
China has shown interest in expanding trade, infrastructure development and potential investment projects in Afghanistan as part of broader regional connectivity initiatives.
Regarding Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions, Wang Yi added that China is ready to play a constructive role in fostering understanding and trust between the two countries, according to Ariana News.
Analysts say stronger ties between Kabul and Beijing could play a role in regional economic integration and stability across Central and South Asia.
