H.E. Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi, Deputy Prime Minister for Administrative Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, along with his accompanying delegation, was warmly received by Chinese officials and later held separate meetings with Mr. Wang Dongming, Vice Chairman of the National People's Congress, Mr. Sun Weidong, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, and several Chinese investors.
H.E. Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi, during meetings held in China’s Yunnan Province, expressed gratitude for the warm reception and China’s continued support to Afghanistan. The meetings were also attended by Nooruddin Azizi, Acting Minister of Industry and Commerce, and Dr. Mohammad Naeem Wardak, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Mr. Wang Dongming commended the progress made by the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and underscored the cordial and problem-free relations between China and Afghanistan, expressing optimism for the continued growth and strengthening of bilateral ties. He further highlighted the reopening of the China–South Asia Expo as a valuable opportunity for advancing Afghanistan’s economic interests.
H.E. Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi reaffirmed the Islamic Emirate’s support for the Belt and Road Initiative and expressed hope for strengthened and expanded cooperation between Afghanistan and China across various sectors.
Subsequently, the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate highlighted the strong bilateral ties between China and Afghanistan, describing China’s major projects in Afghanistan as highly significant and mutually beneficial.
The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the development of political, economic, and cultural relations between Afghanistan and China, stressing that a successful partnership requires a mutually beneficial, win-win approach.
In a separate meeting, Chinese investors expressed their interest in investing in various sectors in Afghanistan and called for the cooperation of the Islamic Emirate in facilitating such opportunities.
H.E. Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi guaranteed the Islamic Emirate’s commitment to facilitating investments from both domestic and international investors, particularly Chinese, and highlighted the strong potential for investment growth in Afghanistan.
