The government of China is considering the specific requests of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF), the Chinese Ambassador to Afghanistan has said.
During a meeting with the National Security Adviser Mohammad Hanif Atmar, the Chinese envoy, Yao Jing reaffirmed his country’s commitment to support Afghanistan.
In his return, Atmar thanked Chian for supporting Afghanistan and updated the Chinese envoy regaridng his to Russia, insisting on regional allies consensus in fight against terrorism.
The Office of the National Security Adviser said the two sides also held talks regarding expansion of economic and security cooperation besides discussing fight against terrorism.
Afghanistan received the first batch of military aid from China earlier this month which followed as the country has been attempting to increase role in supporting in Afghanistan amid deteriorating security situation.
Earlier China’s Chief of Army earlier pledged over $70 million to help support and equip the Afghan security forces.
During his visit to Afghanistan earlier in March, Chief of China’s People’s Liberation Army Mr. Fang Fenghui, announced the fresh military aid, saying the latest aid will follow besides Beijing’s ongoing cooperation in development and economic sector.
Gen. Fenghui also added that China will call a regional summit to implement the proposal by President Ghani during Shanghai conference for fight against terrorism.
Reiterating China’s commitment to fight terrorism in the region, Gen. Fenghui said Afghanistan is located in a strategic location and acts as an important economic belt, which is continuously threatened by the terror groups.http://www.khaama.com/china-says-considering-specific-requests-of-the-afghan-forces-01612
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