WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden said Tuesday he was confident China would try to strike a deal with the Taliban after Islamic insurgents took power in Afghanistan on Aug. 15.
Asked if he was concerned that China would fund the group, sanctioned by US law, Biden told reporters, “China has a real problem with the Taliban. So they will try to establish some agreement with the Taliban, I’m sure “Like Pakistan, Russia and Iran. They’re all trying to figure out what they’re doing now.”
The United States and its group of seven allies have agreed to coordinate their response to the Taliban, and Washington has blocked Taliban access to Afghanistan’s reserves, most of which are from the New York Federal Reserve, for ensure that they keep their promises. respect women’s rights and international law.
But experts say much of this economic leverage will be lost if China, Russia or other countries provide funds to the Taliban.
Italy, the current chairman of the group of 20 major economies – which includes China and Russia – has been trying to set up a virtual G20 meeting on Afghanistan, but no date has been announced, suggesting discord between the group.
Chinese State Minister and Foreign Minister Wang Yi told U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in a phone call on August 29 that the international community should cooperate with the Taliban and “guide” them positively.
China has not officially recognized the Taliban as the new rulers of Afghanistan, but Wang welcomed Mullah Baradar in July, who has since been appointed deputy prime minister, and said the world should guide and give. support the country as it transitions to a new government rather than putting more pressure on it.
Asked if he was concerned that China would fund the group, sanctioned by US law, Biden told reporters, “China has a real problem with the Taliban. So they will try to establish some agreement with the Taliban, I’m sure “Like Pakistan, Russia and Iran. They’re all trying to figure out what they’re doing now.”
The United States and its group of seven allies have agreed to coordinate their response to the Taliban, and Washington has blocked Taliban access to Afghanistan’s reserves, most of which are from the New York Federal Reserve, for ensure that they keep their promises. respect women’s rights and international law.
But experts say much of this economic leverage will be lost if China, Russia or other countries provide funds to the Taliban.
Italy, the current chairman of the group of 20 major economies – which includes China and Russia – has been trying to set up a virtual G20 meeting on Afghanistan, but no date has been announced, suggesting discord between the group.
Chinese State Minister and Foreign Minister Wang Yi told U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in a phone call on August 29 that the international community should cooperate with the Taliban and “guide” them positively.
China has not officially recognized the Taliban as the new rulers of Afghanistan, but Wang welcomed Mullah Baradar in July, who has since been appointed deputy prime minister, and said the world should guide and give. support the country as it transitions to a new government rather than putting more pressure on it.