US wants China to follow Indian developmental efforts in Afghanistan

Washington: The United States on Thursday urged China to follow the Indian model of engagement and developmental efforts in Afghanistan.

"India has played a constructive role over the last several years inside Afghanistan, and we would look to other nations like China to do the same," State Department Spokesperson John Kirby told reporters.

India has so far given financial assistance worth more than USD 2 billion to Afghanistan and has been involved in massive developmental efforts in this war-torn country.  "We want Afghanistan to be a good neighbour in the region. And they have many neighbours, and China and India are some of them," he said in response to a question.

"I think everybody in the international community could benefit from an Afghanistan that is secure and stable and prosperous. Our message to the other partners is the same as it's always been, which is we want to make sure that we're all pulling on the same oars here to get Afghanistan to that better future," Kirby said. - Read More

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