China says future of Afghanistan back in the hands of its people

As the Islamic Emirate celebrates two years since their return to power in Afghanistan, China said on Tuesday that the future of Afghanistan is back in the hands of people, calling it a “historic achievement.”

The Chinese Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson, Wang Wenbin, also referred to the US’s counter-terrorism and diplomacy efforts in the region as a complete failure.

Addressing a press conference, Wenbin hailed the IEA for taking practical measures in recovering the economy, improving people’s livelihood, prohibiting narcotics, fighting corruption and safeguarding security.

“The world needs to view these efforts objectively and fairly,” he stressed.

While hinting at the US, Wenbin said over the past two years, a certain country has cut aid, frozen Afghanistan’s assets, and imposed sanctions, worsening the suffering of the Afghan people.

According to UN data, the number of Afghans in dire need of humanitarian aid has more than doubled from 14.4 million to 29.2 million, he said, urging the “relevant country” to learn from what happened in Afghanistan, deliver on the promise of aid to the country, and ensure that all frozen assets of Afghanistan are used as soon as possible to address the urgent livelihood needs of its people.

To achieve lasting security, Afghanistan must first address the worrying humanitarian situation, he said.

“The world must boost cooperation against terrorism, aid Afghanistan in a multi-pronged approach to address challenges, and achieve lasting peace, stability, and development soon,” he stressed.