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KABUL — China reaffirmed its support for Afghanistan’s integration into regional development frameworks by hosting a high-level trilateral meeting today with the foreign ministers of Afghanistan and Pakistan. The meeting, led by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, brought together Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
At the heart of the discussions was Beijing’s pledge to deepen cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), with a key focus on extending the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan. This move is expected to boost Afghanistan’s connectivity, reconstruction efforts, and access to regional markets.
China emphasized its readiness to help Afghanistan pursue a development path suited to its unique conditions while safeguarding sovereignty and stability. The meeting also explored practical steps to support Afghanistan’s trade, infrastructure rebuilding, and economic recovery.
The three sides committed to strengthening the China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue and agreed to hold the sixth round of talks in Kabul at the earliest opportunity. In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed in principle to exchange ambassadors, a move welcomed by Beijing.
Security and anti-terrorism cooperation featured prominently, with all parties pledging to jointly counter cross-border threats and external interference, fostering a safer regional environment.
This meeting signals a shift toward greater regional engagement for Afghanistan, with China positioning itself as a key partner in the country’s reconstruction and long-term stability.
