Kabul, December 13: The Taliban have asked traders, especially Chinese investors, to put money into Afghanistan and vowed to ensure their security, reported local media.

"We hope all traders in particular Chinese investors to invest in Afghanistan and the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan will ensure their security," said Deputy spokesperson of Afghanistan Bilal Karimi, reported Khaama Press. Also Read | US Shooting: One Dead, 14 Injured in Texas Vigil Shooting, Says Harris Country Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

Referring to foreign interference in domestic issues, Karimi said the Taliban do not want to interfere in other's affairs and that they will not allow others to do so either. Also Read | Indonesia: Mount Semeru Volcanic Eruption Raises Alert for Other Active Volcanos in the Country.

With regard to Beijing, Zabiullah Mujahid, deputy Minister of Information and Culture and spokesperson of the Taliban, addressing a news conference here on Sunday, said that China is one of the most important countries in the region, and emphasised that having good relations with the country will be the Taliban's great achievement.

China on Sunday inaugurated a construction project in Kabul. Wang Yu who, Chinese ambassador to Kabul, attended the inauguration ceremony.

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