The Minister of Interior Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Khalifa Sirajuddin Haqqani, met with the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Afghanistan, Zhao Xing, to discuss bilateral relations and regional issues.

During the meeting, both sides explored ways to further strengthen and expand cooperation between Kabul and Beijing. The discussions also highlighted China’s role in contributing to solutions for regional challenges, Afghan Interior Ministry said.

It was emphasized that Afghanistan’s is committed to promoting stability and peace across the region, while prioritizing the resolution of key issues and the well-being of its people.

Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, held a phone conversation with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations, addressing the concerns of Afghan nationals in Saudi Arabia, and discussing key regional developments.

During the call, Muttaqi described the expansion of ties between Kabul and Riyadh as important and expressed appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s efforts to support regional stability, according to a statement released the by Afghan Foreign Ministry.

He also thanked Saudi authorities for facilitating services for Afghans residing in the kingdom, particularly in areas related to consular support and information-sharing. He emphasized the need to further strengthen human resources and capacity within diplomatic missions.

The Saudi foreign minister, in turn, underscored the importance of enhancing diplomatic relations between the two countries and welcomed efforts aimed at improving the capacity of Afghan diplomatic representations.

Both sides highlighted the importance of regional stability for all countries and stressed that challenges should be addressed through dialogue and diplomatic engagement.

The conversation concluded with an agreement to continue mutual engagement and to arrange in-person meetings at a suitable time.