Amid the on-going South China Sea dispute among several countries, Afghanistan reportedly expressed its support to China.

Chinese Foreign Ministry official Hou Yanqi revealed this on Monday, China Daily reported.

"Our Afghan counterparts expressed their gratitude for China's long-term support over the years, and also said they support China's position on the South China Sea issue," Ho said.

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 According to the official, who had a meeting with Afghanistan's Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing, this also means that the Afghan government gives its support as well to the Chinese government's efforts to resolve the South China Sea issues via "bilateral channels."

Having said such, the report pointed out that China is keen about resolving the dispute through "peaceful means such as negotiation and consultation."

It can be noted that aside from China, other neighboring countries have laid down their claims over the islands, too. These include the Philippines, Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, Taiwan and Vietnam.

Meanwhile, the report noted that China has been providing Kabul, Afghanistan's capital, with financial support while some Chinese companies have poured in their investments throughout the country, particularly in its mining sector.

On the other hand, it was learned that apart from expressing its support to China relative to the South China Sea dispute, Premier Li also announced during the meeting about "Beijing's willingness" to be a helping hand in implementing the peace talks between the Afghan government and the Talibans, while helping the country realize important development projects.

As with Afghanistan, it has committed to assist China in its fight against the extremist and terrorist groups.

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