China, Pakistan Call for Inclusive Govt in Afghanistan
China and Pakistan in a joint statement called on the Islamic Emirate to establish an inclusive government and to not allow others to use Afghanistan’s soil against other countries. The joint statement, issued after the visit of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to China at the official invitation of this country, called on the Islamic Emirate to adopt moderate policies and combat terrorism. “The two sides [China-Pakistan] agreed to strengthen communication and coordination on the Afghanistan issue. Both sides called for concerted efforts of the international community to positively support Afghanistan in properly addressing challenges in such areas as humanitarianism and economic development, encourage the interim government of Afghanistan to build an inclusive political framework, adopt moderate policies, pursue good-neighborliness, and firmly combat terrorism, including not allowing its territory to be used for terrorist acts. Both sides agreed to play a constructive role in helping Afghanistan to achieve stable development and integrate into the international community,” the statement says. Meanwhile, analysts have accused the two countries of not having a clear definition of an inclusive government. “China and Pakistan still do not have a clear definition of an inclusive government, and they want a government in Afghanistan that they themselves … Continue reading China, Pakistan Call for Inclusive Govt in Afghanistan
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