ADVERTISEMENTHowever, Wu said China, like other nations, is helping Afghanistan increase its defense capabilities, particularly in the area of counterterrorism. “China and Afghanistan have normal military and security cooperation,” he told reporters at a monthly briefing. Afghanistan’s ambassador to China, Janan Mosazai, said this week that Beijing is helping Afghanistan set up a mountain brigade to bolster counterterrorism operations, but that no Chinese troops would be stationed in the country. China has sought to increase its presence in Afghanistan, including in dialogue with the Taliban, after 17 years of Western involvement that has left the country still at war. Along with military assistance, China has provided equipment and training to Afghanistan’s government as it seeks to secure the border and gain economic benefits within the country.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 30, 2018 11:46 UTC