China congratulates upon the establishment of the Afghan interim government and the Chinese government has sent a message of congratulations to the leaders of the Afghan interim government. The Chinese Foreign Ministry's working group in Kabul attended the interim government's foundation ceremony on China's behalf.

China, as a neighbor of Afghanistan, has always been concerned about the Afghan situation, and China, together with the international community, has made unremitting efforts towards an early solution to the Afghan issue. The Chinese government regards the establishment of the Afghan Interim government as an important step towards lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan. China sincerely hopes all parties in Afghanistan will give priority to the country's needs and to peace, earnestly implement the agreement, and realize national reconciliation so as to start national reconstruction and restore peace and tranquility to the country as soon as possible. China will continue to support the important role played by the United Nations in the peace process of Afghanistan.

China and Afghanistan have maintained friendly ties, and the Chinese government will actively develop relations with the Afghan interim government. The Chinese government has recently decided to donate 30 million yuan in emergency humanitarian aid to the interim government of Afghanistan. China will also take an active part in Afghanistan's postwar reconstruction as the situation in Afghanistan improves.