Afghanistan and China have agreed to strengthen bilateral relations through strategic and co-operative partnership based on the five principles of peaceful co-existance. 

A press release issued by the office of Afghan President in Kabul today says Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Chinese President Hu Jintao had in-depth exchange of views on bilateral relations, regional and international issues of common interest and reached broad consensus.

In view of complex changes in regional and also in international situation the two leaders agreed to jointly tackle challenges and uphold regional peace, stability and development. They also agreed to develop bilateral relations from a strategic and long-term perspective. 

The joint declaration issued at the end of President Karzai’s China visit says the strategic partnership will facilitate the efforts to consolidate the traditional friendship of the two countries, expand cooperation in various fields, including political, economic, cultural and security related areas.

China committed to provide 24 million dollars in aid to Afghanistan and also offered assistance in various fields ranging from border security to disease control. Afghanistan reaffirmed its commitment to the one-China policy.