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BEIJING: Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque Tuesday said both Pakistan and China wish to see an early political settlement and formation of an inclusive, broad-based, and participatory government in Afghanistan.
The two countries would continue supporting all efforts in that direction, he told Global Times in an exclusive interview.
“There is a need to protect and promote the rights of the people of Afghanistan, particularly women and girls, minorities, and vulnerable groups. Pakistan and China have been calling on the Taliban to respect the rights of all Afghan people. We expect that no country is harmed by terrorist organizations and groups operating in Afghanistan,”he said.
The ambassador said both Pakistan and China are closely monitoring the rapidly evolving situation. First and foremost, it is important to prevent violence in Afghanistan. It is crucial to ensure that a humanitarian situation does not arise.
The people of Afghanistan need support from the international community including food supplies, medicine and COVID vaccines, he added.
Currently, the Pakistani Embassy in Kabul is still functioning normally. The ambassador said the situation is complex with many challenges. The terror attacks near the airport indicated the difficulties of maintaining a diplomatic and consular presence on the ground.
He introduced that the embassy’s diplomatic staff are not only facilitating peaceful political settlement in Afghanistan, but are also helping other countries evacuate their nationals to safety.
