A trilateral meeting of the foreign ministers of Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan took place in Beijing, aimed at enhancing regional cooperation and fostering peace and development.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar represented Pakistan at the dialogue, alongside Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi.
The meeting focused on strengthening diplomatic engagement, expanding trade and infrastructure development, and deepening cooperation in key development sectors. The three sides emphasized the importance of regional connectivity and reiterated that close collaboration among Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan is essential for lasting peace and prosperity.
A key outcome of the meeting was the agreement to intensify cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), particularly through the extension of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan.
The ministers also reaffirmed their shared commitment to counterterrorism, vowing to work jointly to address security threats and promote regional stability.
It was further agreed that the 6th Trilateral Foreign Ministers’ Meeting will be held in Kabul at a mutually agreed early date.
According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, preparations for the next round of dialogue are already underway, underscoring a shared desire to maintain momentum in trilateral cooperation.
The meeting concluded with a renewed pledge to advance peace, development, and counterterrorism efforts in the broader South and Central Asian region.
