In Kabul, Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan renewed their commitment to deeper cooperation during a trilateral dialogue hosted by Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. The high-level meeting focused on economic integration, regional stability, and joint efforts in security.
Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Mohammad Sadiq, confirmed the purpose of the trilateral dialogue. He said Saturday’s meeting focused on the region’s economic opportunities and security challenges. He also noted that the three countries agreed to expand cooperation in other key areas.
This gathering marked a new round of negotiations under the trilateral dialogue mechanism first launched in 2017. The goal of this platform is to improve economic connectivity, build trust between neighbors, and enhance counterterrorism coordination.
Afghanistan’s interim Foreign Minister Muttaqi led the session. China was represented by Special Envoy Yue Xiaoyong. All three parties praised the progress made since the last round of talks. They emphasized the importance of continuing this trilateral dialogue for regional peace and cooperation.
In a post shared on the social platform X, Mohammad Sadiq said, “The first meeting of the Pakistan-China-Afghanistan trilateral in Kabul today allowed all sides to align their views on security, economic cooperation, and broader regional stability.”
According to reports, the three countries also decided to hold the sixth round of foreign ministers’ trilateral dialogue in Kabul at a later date. This upcoming meeting will further review previous commitments and shape future strategies for economic and political engagement.
