China’s Xi: SCO states should help drive smooth Afghan transition

Chinese leader says Shanghai Cooperation Organisation should guide Afghanistan to develop inclusive political structure.

China’s President Xi Jinping says the member nations of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) should help drive a smooth transition in Afghanistan, according to Chinese state media.

SCO member states should guide Afghanistan to develop an inclusive political structure and follow moderate internal and external policies, Xi said.

Xi was addressing a meeting of the heads of state of the SCO in Tajikistan via video link.