China says Taliban eager to have dialogue with the world

DUBAI: Afghanistan's Taliban is eager to have dialogue with the international community, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi virtually said at a conference held in Iran.

"The Taliban is eager to have dialogue with the world China will host the third Neighbours of Afghanistan meeting at the appropriate time," Wang said in a pre-recorded message broadcast live by Iranian state TV.

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The Chinese foreign minister also urged the international community to help Afghanistan's development.