Beijing: A high-level Taliban delegation led by Mullah Baradar has arrived in China. This is the first time since the announcement of the withdrawal of US forces that Taliban leaders have visited China. During the visit, Taliban leaders met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yu. The meeting in Afghanistan is considered crucial in political circles.

According to Indian security sources, the Taliban's meeting with China amid a serious situation in Afghanistan is likely to bring a new twist and is keeping an eye on the developments. According to media reports, the two sides met in Tianjin, China. During the meeting, there were separate meetings with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yu, Deputy Foreign Minister, and Chinese Special Representative for Afghanistan, focusing on political, economic, and security issues related to the two countries as well as the current situation and the peace process in Uighurs and Afghanistan.

According to reports, the Taliban delegation held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yu on other bilateral issues as well as "peace efforts" in the war-torn country of Afghanistan. China promised to continue and expand its cooperation with the Afghan people, saying they would not interfere in Afghanistan's affairs and help resolve problems and bring peace.

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