Afghanistan, China and Pakistan have come together to call for the lifting of sanctions on Kabul and the release of frozen Afghan assets abroad. In a joint statement issued on Monday, the three countries urged the lifting of unilateral sanctions imposed by various countries and the return of Afghan assets to the country. The statement was released following the 5th Dialogue of Foreign Ministers of China, Afghanistan and Pakistan in Islamabad. The joint statement emphasized that the lifting of sanctions and the release of assets would create opportunities for economic development and prosperity in Afghanistan, benefiting the Afghan people.
The statement comes at a crucial time when Afghanistan is facing an economic crisis due to the freeze on its assets abroad and the sanctions imposed by various countries. The Taliban government has been making efforts to gain international recognition and support to stabilize the country, and the call from China and Pakistan adds to its diplomatic efforts.
The joint statement has also been viewed as a signal of increasing cooperation and coordination between China, Afghanistan, and Pakistan in the region. The three countries have been working to enhance regional connectivity and trade, and the call for lifting sanctions and releasing frozen assets is seen as a step towards achieving those goals.
However, it remains to be seen whether the call for lifting sanctions and releasing assets will be heeded by the international community. Some countries have raised concerns about the Taliban's human rights record and their links to terrorism, which could hinder efforts to provide aid and lift sanctions.
Overall, the joint statement by China, Afghanistan, and Pakistan reflects the growing diplomatic efforts by the Taliban government to gain international recognition and support for the economic development and prosperity of Afghanistan.
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