To President of China Xi Jinping and the Chinese government,

You have repeatedly attempted to gain access to Afghan mineral resources such as copper, lithium, and others through deceitful means. We have learned through the media that you are in talks with the Taliban regarding an agreement for investment in the Aynak copper mines in Afghanistan.

Let us be clear. We do not intend to sell Afghan mineral resources such as copper, lithium, etc. You are aware of the situation in Afghanistan. Afghanistan is in turmoil. In such circumstances, you seek to plunder Afghanistan's mineral resources through deception. Your behavior and approach are shameful.

On January 5, 2023, we imposed a 7-year ban on your investments in Afghanistan's mineral resources. On April 21, 2023, we informed you that if you continue your deceitful actions, we will extend the ban. Since you have ignored our plea and continue to attempt to gain control of Afghanistan's mineral resources, we are now extending the ban on your investment from 7 to 12 years.

We do not wish to sell our copper, lithium, and other mineral resources until there is a complete restoration of peace in Afghanistan. You are not the sole interested party in Afghanistan's mineral resources. Numerous other countries are also interested in Afghanistan's copper, lithium, and other mineral resources.

If you have made or plan to make agreements with previous Afghan governments, the Taliban, or other parties regarding Afghanistan's mineral resources, we hereby declare all such agreements null and void.

Sincerely,