Can China make Pakistan and the Taliban friends again?
Summary
China is trying to improve relations between Pakistan and the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan. Chinese, Pakistani, and Afghan officials recently met in Kabul to discuss diplomatic ties and potential economic projects. These meetings aim to expand China's infrastructure initiative, the Belt and Road Initiative, into Afghanistan.Key Facts
- China's foreign minister met Pakistan and Afghan Taliban officials in Kabul for talks.
- This was the second meeting since a similar one in Beijing, held 12 weeks earlier.
- The meetings aim to repair strained Pakistan-Afghanistan relations.
- China is looking to extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor into Afghanistan.
- Security concerns for China's projects in the region are significant due to the area's instability.
- Pakistan has accused the Taliban of harboring groups causing violence across the border.
- China seeks to act as a mediator between Pakistan and Afghanistan for regional stability.
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