Taliban gets a ‘friendly’ advice from China and Russia – make a ‘clean break’ from terror

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<strong>China today said that the Afghan Taliban should make a "clean break with all kinds of terrorist organisations" and "live on friendly terms" with neighbouring countries for the sake of peace and stability in the region.</strong></p>
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The statement from Beijing came just as the Russian Special Presidential Representative for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov, Pakistani Prime Minister's Special Representative on Afghan Affairs Mohammad Sadiq and Special Envoy on Afghan Affairs of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Yue Xiaoyong wrapped up a two-visit to Kabul on Wednesday.<br />
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The trio had gone to Afghanistan at the invitation of the Taliban and met the acting Prime Minister Mohammad Hasan Akhund besides his Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, Finance Minister Hidayatullah Badri and other senior officials of the regime.<br />
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"A wide range of issues related to the latest political changes in Afghanistan were discussed in an in-depth and constructive manner," added the Russian foreign ministry.<br />
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The three countries also reached an agreement with the Taliban on maintaining constructive contacts in the interests of peace and prosperity in Afghanistan, stability and development of the region.<br />
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Moscow revealed that the emphasis of the talks with the Taliban was placed on inclusiveness of the government, human rights, the development of economic and humanitarian ties in order to stimulate friendly relations of Afghanistan with foreign states, including neighbours, and ensuring the unity and territorial integrity of the country.<br />
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The three countries also expressed their support for the fight against terrorism and drug trafficking.<br />
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Both Beijing and Moscow said that the Taliban side stressed that it attaches great importance to Afghanistan's relations with China, Russia and Pakistan, and the three countries "are playing a constructive and responsible role in consolidating peace and stability" in Afghanistan.</p>
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During the visit, the special envoys also held meetings with former Afghan President Hamid Karzai and former Chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation Abdullah Abdullah to discuss peace and stability in Afghanistan.<br />
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"Afghanistan should reach open and inclusive political arrangements, implement moderate and prudent domestic and foreign policies, make a clean break with all kinds of terrorist organizations and live on friendly terms with neighbouring countries," said the Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian.<br />
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Meanwhile, while welcoming the reopening of Kabul International Airport, Russia has reiterated that its future policy on Kabul will depend on the readiness of the Taliban to honour their commitments. This majorly includes formation of a truly representative and inclusive Afghan government that will take into account the interests of all ethnic and political forces.<br />
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"The socioeconomic reconstruction of Afghanistan and bringing the humanitarian situation in that country back to normal are becoming ever more urgent," said Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.<br />
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Moscow said that it has taken note of Head of the World Health Organisation Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus’ visit to Kabul and his meeting, on September 20, with Akhund.</p>
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