Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning

Both Pakistan and Afghanistan value and welcome China’s mediation efforts and are willing to sit down again for negotiations, which is a positive development，Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday, in response to media inquiries over the peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan held in China，and if China would offer any guarantees to prevent future conflicts.

Mao said that since the recent escalation of conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, China has been mediating and facilitating talks in its own way. China has maintained close communication with both sides through multiple channels and at various levels, creating conditions and providing a platform for dialogue.

According to the spokesperson, the negotiation process is progressing steadily and smoothly. 

The three parties have reached consensus and made arrangements on the specific operational modalities, including news reporting. If there is any further information, we will release it in due course, Mao said. 


Global Times