Afghanistan, Pakistan, and China are meeting in the Afghan capital to discuss trade, development and ending the region’s relentless conflicts. (Massoud Hossaini/Associated Press)KABUL, Afghanistan — The foreign ministers of Afghanistan, Pakistan and China met Saturday in Kabul to discuss trade, development and ways to end Afghanistan’s 17-year war. The prickly relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan dominated the talks, with all three countries agreeing that a peaceful end to the war would have economic and trade benefits for the entire region. Pakistan and Afghanistan have long accused each other of failing to combat the Taliban and other militant groups that operate along their porous border. Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Salahuddin Rabbani said his country also wants to participate in the Chinese initiative.

Source: Washington Post December 15, 2018 05:57 UTC