In the wake of the withdrawal of US and NATO Forces, the Afghan Taliban are rapidly expanding their control over Afghanistan prompting concern in neighbouring countries.
Suhail Shaheen, the official spokesperson of the Afghan Taliban for International Affairs stated that the Afghan Taliban desire better relations with neighbouring countries and will not allow anyone to use their soil against other countries.
In another statement, the Afghan Taliban called China a friend of Afghanistan and expressed their wish for a better bilateral relationship with China. Subsequently, a deadly explosion near Dasu Dam in Pakistan killed nine Chinese and four Pakistanis putting the potential alliance in jeopardy.
The joint investigation of Pakistan and Chinese intelligence have connected the dots of the Dasu Dam incident with (TTP) Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and India, operating from Afghanistan. China has vowed to bring the perpetrators of the Dasu Dam to account.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi hosted a two-day visit of the delegation of Afghan Taliban in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin, led by Mullah Baradar Akhund. Chinese presented the investigation reports of the Dasu Dam terror attack and asked Afghan Taliban to exterminate elements from Afghan soil that are a direct threat to Pakistan and China’s national security.
According to official sources, the Afghan Taliban agreed to use their ground intelligence to finish the nexus of TTP and India in due coordination with China and Pakistan. The Afghan Taliban also assured that they will not allow East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM) to operate against China from Afghan soil.