STORY: Afghan caretaker gov't attaches great importance to ties with China: spokesman
DATELINE: Aug. 15, 2023
LENGTH: 00:01:17
LOCATION: Kabul
CATEGORY: POLITICS

SHOTLIST:
1. various of street views of Kabul
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): ZABIHULLAH MUJAHID, Spokesman of Afghan caretaker gov't
3. various of Chinese aid in Kabul
4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): ZABIHULLAH MUJAHID, Spokesman of Afghan caretaker gov't
5. various of Chinese aid to earthquake victims
6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Dari): ZABIHULLAH MUJAHID, Spokesman of Afghan caretaker gov't

STORYLINE:

The Afghan caretaker government attaches great importance to ties with neighboring China and appreciates China's role in the Afghan issue, the administration's chief spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said.

SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): ZABIHULLAH MUJAHID, Spokesman of Afghan caretaker gov't
"Our relationship with China is very important, and we attach great importance to it, especially in the economic and diplomatic sectors. China has helped the voice of Afghan people heard on the world stage."

To help prevent a possible humanitarian catastrophe, China has provided millions of U.S. dollars in emergency aid to Afghanistan, including food supplies and winter clothes, after U.S.-led coalition forces withdrew from Afghanistan.

SOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): ZABIHULLAH MUJAHID, Spokesman of Afghan caretaker gov't
"We realize sympathy and cooperation on bad days have been given to the people of Afghanistan, especially during disasters. We appreciate them (the Chinese)."

Mujahid also expressed satisfaction over trade relations between Afghanistan and China.

SOUNDBITE 3 (Dari): ZABIHULLAH MUJAHID, Spokesman of Afghan caretaker gov't
"We hope that China, as a strong economic power in the region, can help Afghanistan in the economic field well, especially in the investment sphere. I welcome them (the Chinese) to increase their investment."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kabul.
(XHTV)