China on Thursday reacted positively to a Russian proposal to convene a brand new assembly of the ‘Extended Troika’ on Afghanistan in Kabul – the primary such convention for the reason that Taliban seized energy final month. Russia plans to convene a brand new assembly of the ‘Extended Troika’ on Afghanistan in Kabul after the resumption of business flights, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov was quoted as saying by the Russian information company Sputnik.

“We believe we should contribute to urgent stabilisation jointly with other international partners, Morgulov said. “To that finish, we plan to convene a brand new assembly of the Extended Troika, which incorporates Russia, the United States, China and Pakistan, in Kabul as quickly as there are situations. I primarily confer with the resumption of the Kabul airport operation for industrial civil aviation flights,” he said.

On Tuesday, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid told the media that efforts are underway to reopen the Kabul airport to civilian air traffic. Asked for his reaction to the Russian proposal, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin told a media briefing on Thursday that China and Russia are in “in-depth and strong” communication on the evolving situation in Afghanistan after the US withdrawal.

“A correct settlement of the Afghan challenge requires the participation and help of the worldwide group,” Wang said. “There are many mechanisms on Afghanistan, every with its personal options and highlights, and complementing one another. China has been sustaining shut coordination with the related sides on the Afghan challenge, he mentioned. 

(PTI)