China is our most important partner, says Taliban

Describing China as its most important partner, the Afghan Taliban has said it looks to Beijing to rebuild Afghanistan and exploit its rich copper deposits as the war-ravaged country faces widespread hunger and fears of an economic collapse.

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the group supports China’s One Belt, One Road initiative that seeks to link China with Africa, Asia and Europe through an enormous network of ports, railways, roads and industrial parks.

China is our most important partner and represents a fundamental and extraordinary opportunity for us because it is ready to invest and rebuild our country, Geo News quoted Mujahid as saying in an interview to an Italian newspaper.

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