​China's Special Envoy on Afghan Affairs, Ambassador Deng Xijun called on Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua on Monday afternoon to discuss "regional and international efforts for lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan", a press release issued by the Foreign Office stated.

​"Ambassador Deng Xijun reaffirmed China’s continuing and firm support to Pakistan’s commitment and efforts for peace and stability in Afghanistan," the release said. "Emphasizing that there was no military solution to the conflict, he underlined the need for a politically negotiated settlement through an Afghan-led Afghan-owned peace process," it said,

The envoy also reiterated China's position that Pakistan's efforts towards eliminating terrorism should be recognised by the international community.

The missive stated that Janjua had emphasised the need for close cooperation and coordination between Pakistan and China to promote "the shared objective of peace and stability in the region" while recalling the "productive deliberations" between the two sides during her recent visit to Beijing last week.

​The two representatives agreed to strengthen cooperation in "facilitating peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan as well as promoting meaningful engagement between the three neighbourly countries," the release said.

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