State Councilor and foreign minister Wang Yi presided over the third foreign ministers' meeting of Afghanistan's neighboring countries in Tunxi, Anhui Province on the 31st. Wang Yi said that in the face of Afghanistan at the crossroads of history, we have timely established a coordination and cooperation mechanism among Afghanistan's neighbors and determined the political consensus on cooperation to deal with the changes in the situation in Afghanistan, which fully embodies the spirit of good neighborliness, friendship and mutual help. We should uphold the concept of a community with a shared future, be good and partner with our neighbors, give further play to the unique role of the coordination and cooperation mechanism of our neighbors, promote stable development in Afghanistan at an early date, and work together to achieve lasting security, development and prosperity in the region. Wang Yi put forward three suggestions. First, support Afghanistan to embark on a road of self-reliance and self-improvement; Second, support Afghanistan to embark on a road of prosperity and progress; Third, support Afghanistan to embark on a path of peaceful development. He stressed that the United States and NATO should earnestly assume the primary responsibility for the reconstruction and development of Afghanistan and return the property of the Afghan people as soon as possible. UN Secretary General Guterres delivered a video speech, spoke highly of the generous support of China and neighbouring countries to the Afghan people, pointed out that the unity of neighbouring countries demonstrated the spirit of the global community, and proposed to strengthen humanitarian assistance, economic revitalization, constructive contact and cooperation. The meeting issued the joint statement of the third foreign ministers' meeting of Afghanistan's neighboring countries and the Tunxi initiative of Afghanistan's neighboring countries on supporting Afghanistan's economic reconstruction and practical cooperation. The meeting announced the launch of the regular meeting mechanism of Afghan special envoys and the establishment of three working groups: political diplomacy, economy, humanity, security and stability. Uzbekistan will host the fourth foreign ministers' meeting. Meledov, Deputy Prime Minister and foreign minister of Turkmenistan, umorzakov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of investment and foreign trade of Uzbekistan, Lavrov, foreign minister of Russia, Qureshi, foreign minister of Pakistan, abdullahiyan, foreign minister of Iran, and ashuriyon, Minister of justice of Tajikistan, attended the meeting. The following is the full text of the joint statement of the third foreign ministers' meeting of neighboring countries of Afghanistan: Joint statement of the third foreign ministers' meeting of Afghanistan's neighboring countries On March 31, 2022, the third foreign ministers' meeting of Afghanistan's neighboring countries was held in Tunxi, Anhui Province, China. The foreign ministers or high-level representatives of China, Iran, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan attended the meeting. Video address by UN Secretary General Guterres. In a comprehensive, pragmatic and constructive atmosphere, the parties held in-depth discussions on the situation in Afghanistan as follows: 1、 Political diplomacy Reaffirm respect for the independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and national unity of Afghanistan, support the Afghan people to independently determine the future and destiny of the country, and support the basic principle of "Afghan leadership and Afghan ownership". Urge the countries that bear the primary responsibility for the current difficulties in Afghanistan to earnestly fulfill their commitments to the economic reconstruction and future development of Afghanistan. He stressed that a peaceful, stable, developed and prosperous Afghanistan is in the common interests of Afghanistan and other countries in the region and is willing to continue to play a constructive role in this regard. Noting the importance of Afghanistan achieving national reconciliation through dialogue and negotiation, improving a broad and inclusive political structure, pursuing a moderate and steady domestic and foreign policy, and developing friendly relations with all countries in the world, especially its neighbors. He stressed the need for all parties to strengthen dialogue and communication with the Afghan side in this regard. Noting the importance of continuing to take the necessary measures to ensure the rights and interests of women and children's education in Afghanistan, and calling for further measures to improve people's livelihood and guarantee the fundamental rights of all Afghan people, including ethnic groups, women and children. Reiterates its opposition to the politicization of humanitarian assistance and respects and supports the leading position of the relevant Afghan authorities in the distribution and use of aid from the international community and international organizations to the Afghan people. 2、 Economic and humanitarian field Expressing deep concern over the humanitarian, economic and livelihood difficulties facing Afghanistan, and announcing its willingness to continue to provide humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people. Appreciates and supports the key role of the United Nations in providing humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, and calls on the international community, especially United Nations agencies and relevant members of the United Nations Security Council, to accelerate the provision of emergency humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people. We are very concerned novel coronavirus pneumonia and medical equipment shortages in Afghanistan, and are willing to help Afghanistan improve health care and epidemic prevention and control capabilities. Support Afghanistan's efforts for independent development, commit to supporting Afghanistan's economic reconstruction at the bilateral and multilateral levels, increase the opening of ports, strengthen exchanges and cooperation with Afghanistan in the fields of economy and trade, energy, agriculture, finance, connectivity and infrastructure, and help Afghanistan improve its capacity for independent development. One belt, one road initiative and the regional cooperation organization, to integrate Afghanistan into regional interconnection, energy transport network and economic and trade system, to help Afghanistan play its geopolitical and economic development potential. 3、 Counter terrorism security Noting the assurances and commitments made by the Afghan side to the international community that Afghan territory will not be used to threaten the security of neighbouring countries and that no terrorist organization can have a foothold in Afghan territory. It emphasizes that the activities of terrorist organizations remain one of the key factors affecting the stability of the situation in Afghanistan, condemns all forms of violence and terrorist attacks, and reaffirms that terrorist organizations such as the Islamic state, Al Qaida, the East Islamic movement, the Pakistani Taliban, the Balochistan Liberation Army, the Allah army, the justice army, ansarula and the Islamic movement cannot have any living space in the territory of Afghanistan. Call on relevant Afghan parties to take more visible measures to draw a clear line with various terrorist forces, monitor the activity track of all terrorist organizations, and resolutely crack down on and eliminate them by destroying their training camps, so as to ensure that Afghanistan will no longer become a breeding ground, shelter and source of proliferation of terrorism. Urges relevant Afghan parties to effectively protect the security and legitimate rights and interests of foreign citizens and institutions in Afghanistan. Reiterated its willingness to strengthen counter-terrorism security cooperation among neighboring countries and build a united front against terrorism. Takes note of the initiative of the Republic of Tajikistan to establish a "safety belt" around Afghanistan. Strengthen border control, prevent terrorist forces from moving across borders, and work together to maintain regional security and stability. We are ready to carry out counter-terrorism security cooperation with Afghanistan and help it strengthen its counter-terrorism capacity-building. Encourage relevant Afghan parties to take practical actions in combating drug cultivation, production and illegal trade, so as to combat organized crime and ensure that Afghanistan will no longer become a place full of drugs. It reiterated its willingness to further work together to crack down on cross-border drug crimes and protect people's lives, health and social stability. 4、 Refugee field Expresses concern about the situation of Afghan refugees and internally displaced people in Afghanistan, and supports the active role of United Nations agencies in these areas. Appreciates the efforts made by countries in the region, especially Pakistan and Iran, on the Afghan refugee issue, and calls on the international community to provide sustained, full and corresponding financial support to these countries to help Afghan refugees return to Afghanistan in a timely and dignified manner. 5、 Mechanism construction field Announced the launch of the regular meeting mechanism of the special envoys of Afghanistan's neighboring countries, and the establishment of three working groups on political diplomacy, economy, humanity, security and stability to follow up the implementation of the outcomes of previous foreign ministers' meetings. He expressed appreciation and gratitude to China for hosting the third foreign ministers' meeting of Afghanistan's neighboring countries with high standards. Support Uzbekistan in hosting the fourth foreign ministers' meeting of Afghanistan's neighboring countries in Tashkent in the first quarter of 2023. (Xinhua News Agency)