China on Monday has welcomed the Afghan government’s decision to release the remaining Taliban prisoners in an aim to launch the intra-Afghan talks,

“The release of prisoners is an important step for the Afghan government and Taliban to establish mutual trust and initiate intra-Afghan talks. The Afghan government and people deliberated and agreed on this important decision,” Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Zhao Lijian at a press conference.

Elsewhere, he added that the Afghan situation has come to a crucial juncture. All relevant parties should follow through on their promises and agreements with Afghanistan to ensure the situation there remains stable and orderly.

Later on, he assured that China will continue to play a constructive role in promoting the political settlement of the Afghan issue and the peace and reconciliation process in Afghanistan.

Arezo News – Salimi