Building stability in Afghanistan through investment and support from its neighbors will be key themes in talks beginning Wednesday in Beijing between Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Chinese leaders, according to a report of The Associated Press. Karzai's national security adviser met with China's foreign minister earlier this week ahead of the president's arrival later today, China's Foreign Ministry said. The content of Rangin Dadfar Spanta's three days of discussions wasn't known, although Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said he met with Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi in preparation for Karzai's arrival on Tuesday. Karzai was due to meet Wednesday with President Hu Jintao on issues including regional security and Chinese investment in Afghan mineral resources. Karzai's delegation includes the foreign and defense ministers along with 20 leading business people. Talks will also be held with Chinese business leaders and three bilateral economic cooperation agreements will be signed, according to Afghanistan's Presidential Palace.
