China will help Afghanistan to develop a program of economic development

Almaty. April 7. Silkroadnews - Chinese experts will help Afghanistan to develop a program of economic development. This was stated by Chinese Ambassador to Afghanistan Den Hidzhun, reported the Afghan News Agency (AfTAG).
"Support for peace and stability in Afghanistan is important not only for the people of Afghanistan, but also for the neighboring countries, the region and the world", - said the ambassador, adding that China has made considerable efforts in this direction.
He also said that two teams of Chinese experts will arrive to Afghanistan.
The first team will discuss with concerned authorities the terms of Chinese aid of 2 billion yuan, which will be paid by 500 million annually from 2014 to 2017.
"The second team of the Chinese Commission of Development and Reform will visit Afghanistan in the coming months, and in cooperation with the Afghan experts will develop a short-term and long-term program for economic development of Afghanistan, especially in the energy, mining, housing construction and other strategically important areas", - noted in the message.
As noted, the Ambassador met with Afghan Foreign Minister Salahuddin Rabbani, who, in turn, on behalf of the Government highly appreciated China's assistance and planned joint projects.