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The Cradle: Taliban, China discuss banking cooperation
Although Beijing does not have formal diplomatic ties with the Taliban government, China is among the few countries that have maintained a diplomatic presence in Kabul since the Taliban took back the country following the US’ disastrous withdrawal in 2021
The Taliban’s governor of the Afghan central bank Hidayatullah Badri met with Chinese envoy Wang Yu this week to discuss banking ties and business, the bank’s spokesperson informed Reuters on 16 June.
“In this meeting, economy, banking relations, business and some related topics were discussed,” said Badri.
Although Beijing does not have formal diplomatic ties with the Taliban government, China is among the few countries that have maintained a diplomatic presence in Kabul since the Taliban took back the country following the US’ disastrous withdrawal in 2021.
Following the withdrawal, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid told Italian news outlet La Repubblica that China would be its principal partner in rebuilding Afghanistan after a 20-year US occupation.
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Update: Taliban's central-bank governor meets Chinese envoy to discuss (Reuters)
WNU Editor: Ties between China and Afghanistan are definitely growing .... Afghanistan Accepted Into China’s Belt & Road Initiative (Silk Road Briefing). More here .... Cooperation with China brings hope for positive change in Afghanistan after US ravages (Global Times).
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