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Kabul: During a visit to Ashgabat, Chinese Special Envoy for Afghanistan, Yue Xiaoyong, convened with Turkmenistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Ahmet Kakabayevich Gurbanov. Their talks centered on bolstering collaborative efforts in supporting Afghanistan’s reconstruction. Yue also affirmed China’s backing for Turkmenistan’s hosting of the 2024 summit, which is expected to be attended by foreign ministers from China, Pakistan, Iran, Tajikistan, and Russia.
Political analysts have raised concerns about the conflicting interests of regional powers and Western nations.
Since the Taliban’s ascent to power, there has been a lack of consensus within the international community due to varying interests between regional and Western actors.
Both regional and Western nations have expressed apprehension over the presence of terrorist groups in Afghanistan under Taliban governance.
Despite last year’s summit in Uzbekistan yielding minimal outcomes, there remains hope among the Afghan populace for initiatives leading to international consensus and resolution of the country’s issues.
