China supports and will actively participate in the reconstruction of Afghanistan, Chinese Vice President Zeng Qinghong said here Tuesday.

Zeng made the remarks in his meeting with visiting Afghanistani Defense Minister Abdul Rahim Wardak. Zeng said that China respects Afghanistani people's choice on their social system and development path and supports the Afghanistani government's efforts to safeguard national independence, sovereignty and territory integrity, maintain social stability and develop their national economy.

"China is willing to join hands with Afghanistan to further implement the bilateral treaty of friendship and cooperation in an effort to boost bilateral relations," Zeng noted.

Wardak expressed his appreciation for China's valuable supports, calling China "a reliable friend" and vowing to make concerted efforts with China to promote the bilateral relations to a higher level.

Source: Xinhua