- Trilateral meeting held in Beijing with Afghan participation.
- Officials stress regional security, economic connectivity.
- Next trilateral meeting to take place in Kabul soon.
ISLAMABAD: In a significant trilateral engagement, Pakistan and China have agreed to extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to Afghanistan, reaffirming their commitment to enhancing regional connectivity and economic cooperation.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Chinese Foreign Minister and Member of the CPC Political Bureau Wang Yi, and Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi held an informal trilateral meeting in Beijing on Tuesday.
“The three foreign ministers reaffirmed trilateral cooperation as a vital platform to promote regional security and economic connectivity,” the Foreign Office said.
The ministers discussed enhancing diplomatic engagement and communications, while emphasising “practical steps to boost trade, infrastructure, and development as key drivers of shared prosperity.”
A key outcome of the meeting was the agreement to deepen Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) cooperation and formally extend CPEC to Afghanistan — a move expected to enhance regional integration and economic opportunities.
The foreign ministers also underscored their shared commitment “to countering terrorism and fostering stability and development in the region.”
According to the Foreign Office, it was agreed that the 6th Trilateral Foreign Ministers’ Meeting will be held in Kabul at an early, mutually convenient date.
