(ECNS) -- China welcomes the announcement of the Pakistani government and the Afghan interim government to elevate their diplomatic ties to the ambassadorial level, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian at a regular press conference on Wednesday.
“We believe this will help the two countries increase trust and cooperation and work jointly for the region’s peace and stability. This is also an important and positive move of the two sides to implement the outcomes of the informal foreign ministers’ meeting between China, Afghanistan and Pakistan in May,” Lin noted.
China stands ready to continue to play a constructive role in the improvement of Pakistan-Afghanistan relations, he said.
China will work with Pakistan, Afghanistan and other regional countries to uphold the peace, stability and development of the region and stay committed to the building of a community with a shared future with neighbors, the spokesperson added.