China says Taliban eager to have dialogue with the world – Iranian state TV

FILE PHOTO: China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits Philippines

DUBAI (Reuters) – Afghanistan’s Taliban is eager to have dialogue with the international community, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi virtually said at a conference held in Iran.

“The Taliban is eager to have dialogue with the world … China will host the third Neighbours of Afghanistan meeting at the appropriate time,” Wang said in a pre-recorded message broadcast live by Iranian state TV.

The Chinese foreign minister also urged the international community to help Afghanistan’s development.

(Writing by Parisa Hafezi; Editing by Alison Williams)

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