Nations Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan pledge united actions against terrorism, concur on extending the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project.
In a significant diplomatic gathering, the Sixth Trilateral Foreign Ministers' Dialogue was held in Kabul on Wednesday. The dialogue was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Ishaq Dar, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi.
The discussion focused on various key areas, with strengthening communications and enhancing diplomatic engagement being at the forefront. The leaders also pledged to intensify joint efforts against terrorism, committing to expand collaboration in trade, transit, regional development, health, education, culture, and drug control.
Taking practical steps to boost trade, infrastructure, and development was a focus during the last meeting. The leaders agreed to deepen Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) cooperation and extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to Afghanistan. This extension was a significant decision aimed at promoting economic connectivity and regional development.
Dar expressed gratitude towards Afghan authorities for their hospitality in hosting the trilateral dialogue. He also congratulated Afghan authorities on the successful conduct of the dialogue. On the sidelines, Dar held a bilateral meeting with Muttaqi, where they agreed to advance the extension of the CPEC to Afghanistan. Both ministers expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of ties.
Muttaqi reaffirmed Afghanistan's commitment to prevent its territory from being used against Pakistan or any other country. Dar, however, underlined that cooperation in the security domain continued to lag and urged Kabul to take "concrete and verifiable" action against the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA)/Majeed Brigade.
The leaders also reviewed progress on decisions taken during earlier meetings in Kabul and Beijing, noting tangible gains in trade and transit. They welcomed the recent upgrade of diplomatic representation from charge d'affaires to ambassadorial level, signifying a strengthening of diplomatic ties.
It is worth noting that there are no available search results providing information on which representatives of the Afghan government attended the seventh trilateral foreign ministers' conference in Kabul the day before, nor details on specific counter-terrorism measures adopted at this conference.
Dar concluded the dialogue by expressing his gratitude for the productive discussions and looking forward to continued cooperation in the future. The trilateral dialogue serves as a vital platform to promote regional security and economic connectivity, and its success underscores the commitment of Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan to work together for a prosperous and peaceful region.
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