China has handed over the Afghan embassy in Beijing to the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA).On Thursday, IEA's charge d&affaires, Sayed Muhiuddin Saadat, met with representatives of Chinese state-owned and private companies with IEA and Chinese flags behind them.During the meeting, Saadat said that the embassy is ready to provide consular services to Afghans living in China and to Chinese nationals who want to engage with Afghanistan.The IEA, which seized power last August, has however yet to be formally recognized by any country.Earlier this month, Russia handed over the Afghan embassy in Moscow to the IEA and several other countries also accredited diplomats appointed by the IEA.Political observers say such moves would help IEA gain international legitimacy.It is a major concession for the Taliban (IEA).
It facilitates their bid to gain international legitimacy.
It is a preliminary step,& said Aziz Ma&arij, an expert on international relations.Beijing has participated in friendly bilateral interaction with Kabul despite the IEA's takeover.Chinese companies have also expressed interest in investing in Afghanistan in the areas of construction and mining.The post China hands over Afghan embassy in Beijing to IEA first appeared on Ariana News.