A press release from Afghan National Security Council (NSA) stated that National Security Advisor Mohammad Hanif Atmar met with Gen. Li Zuocheng, member of China’s Central Military Commission (CMC) and chief of the Joint Staff Department under the CMC in Beijing on Friday.
The statement added that Zuocheng reaffirmed China’s support during the meeting.
The statement further stated that Zuocheng hailed the Afghan forces for their efforts to eliminate the terror groups without distinction and emphasised on the importance of bilateral military and security cooperation between the two nations.
According to Office of the National Security Council, Gen. Li reiterated China’s full support to help equip the Afghan armed forces.
In his turn, Mr. Atmar emphasised on immediate launch of the second phase of bilateral dialogue between Kabul and Beijing and extended an invitation to the Chinese delegation to visit Kabul.
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