Afghanistan backs Beijing on South China Sea

Afghanistan supports China's position to resolve the South China Sea issue via bilateral negotiations between countries, a top Afghan leader said while meeting with Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing on Monday.

"Afghanistan supports China's stances over issues concerning its core and major interests," said Afghan Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah, who is visiting China from Sunday to Wednesday.

The remark came after about 40 countries said they backed China's stance on the issue.