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Muttaqi in China: Afghanistan sees itself as a bridge connecting nations
Amir Khan Muttaqi, Acting Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), has stated that Afghanistan does not view itself as a landlocked country, but rather as a strategic bridge linking nations, markets, and civilizations.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of 20th Western China International Fair in Sichuan province, Muttaqi emphasized that decades of war and instability had stripped Afghanistan of its historic role as a regional crossroads. However, he expressed optimism that the country is now poised to reclaim that position.
“Afghanistan does not see itself as isolated by geography,” Muttaqi said. “Rather, like other countries, it views itself as a vital bridge—one that connects people, economies, and civilizations. Unfortunately, war and insecurity over the past 45 years deprived both Afghanistan and its neighbors of the opportunity to benefit from its strategic location.”
Highlighting the Islamic Emirate’s foreign policy approach, Muttaqi noted that the IEA is pursuing an economy-focused agenda aimed at expanding trade with all neighboring countries and fostering long-term stability.
“With abundant natural resources, a young workforce, agricultural potential, and a crucial geographic position, Afghanistan can once again become a hub for trade and regional transit,” he said. “The Islamic Emirate has established a secure and trustworthy environment for both trade and investment.”
Muttaqi also underlined the growing partnership between Afghanistan and China, calling China not only a neighbor but also a “good economic partner.”
“We value China’s role in agriculture, infrastructure, and technology, and we are committed to building the foundation for long-term cooperation in these key sectors,” he said.
He further noted that in recent years, more than 2,000 new companies have begun operations in Afghanistan, and that the government’s fight against corruption has been “serious and effective.”
The cabinet of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has approved a report on the spending of the national development budget, following deliberations at its 14th meeting chaired by Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund.
According to a statement issued by the Arg on Tuesday, the cabinet endorsed the development budget expenditure report and instructed relevant ministries and departments to ensure that allocated funds are spent on planned projects in a timely manner and in line with approved development plans.
The meeting also reviewed a range of key economic, social and cultural issues. Cabinet members emphasized the need for proper implementation of development activities and adherence to established timelines.
In addition, discussions were held on challenges facing refugees, with relevant authorities directed to identify and implement appropriate solutions to address their concerns.
Sadin Ayyıldız, the new head of Turkey’s diplomatic mission in Kabul, met in an introductory visit with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate, to discuss the development of bilateral relations between the two countries.
During the meeting, Ayyıldız described relations between Afghanistan and Turkey as positive and emphasized the expansion of cooperation in economic and health fields, the Afghan Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.
Muttaqi also wished Ayyildiz success, described Turkey as a close friend of Afghanistan, and assessed bilateral relations as being on a path of progress.
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Afghan, Indonesian sports officials discuss expanding cooperation
Indonesian officials said the deputy minister plans to visit Afghanistan in the future to further advance cooperation.
Ahmadullah Wasiq, head of Afghanistan’s National Olympic and Physical Education Committee, met Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Taufiq Hidayat, during an official visit to Indonesia held alongside the Asian Cup competitions.
The talks focused on strengthening sports cooperation, including improving access for Afghan athletes living in Indonesia to local leagues and training camps.
Hidayat described the meeting as a positive step toward closer sporting ties and stressed the need for continued engagement.
Afghanistan’s ambassador to Indonesia, Saadullah Baloch, also attended the meeting, highlighting the role of sports diplomacy in bilateral relations. Indonesian officials said the deputy minister plans to visit Afghanistan in the future to further advance cooperation.
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