KABUL – Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Afghanistan on Tuesday to take part in a high-level meeting with his Chinese and Afghan counterparts, a diplomatic engagement seen as crucial for shaping regional stability and cooperation.
The trilateral talks will focus on security, counterterrorism measures, cross-border trade, and expanding regional connectivity. Officials have confirmed that the agenda also includes discussions on infrastructure and energy projects tied to the Belt and Road Initiative, which remains central to China’s regional outreach.
Diplomatic observers say the meeting carries particular significance at a time when Afghanistan continues to grapple with economic challenges and security concerns following the withdrawal of international forces. Pakistan is expected to press for deeper economic integration and cooperative measures to address militancy along the shared border.
China’s involvement underscores Beijing’s interest in maintaining stability in Afghanistan to safeguard its own regional investments, particularly through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. For Pakistan, the talks present an opportunity to reaffirm its role as a bridge between Kabul and Beijing while ensuring that security cooperation translates into tangible economic benefits.
The outcome of the discussions is likely to set the tone for future trilateral engagements and could influence the broader regional approach toward Afghanistan’s political and economic landscape.
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