CPEC to be extended to Afghanistan

Pakistan, China and Afghanistan have agreed to deepen cooperation on Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to Afghanistan, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

The understanding to this effect reached during an informal trilateral meeting of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi in Beijing on Wednesday.

The three foreign ministers reaffirmed trilateral cooperation as a vital platform to promote regional security and economic connectivity.

During the meeting, they discussed enhancing diplomatic engagement, strengthening communications, and taking practical steps to boost trade, infrastructure, and development as key drivers of shared prosperity.

The ministers underscored their shared commitment to countering terrorism and fostering stability and development in the region.

It was agreed that the 6th Trilateral Meeting of the Foreign Ministers will be held in Kabul at an early, mutually convenient date.

Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan stand together for regional peace, stability, and development. pic.twitter.com/MX9fLJCG6L

— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) May 21, 2025

Ishaq Dar, Muttaqi agree to work together on mutual interests

Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday met with Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, in Beijing.

During the meeting, both the dignitaries agreed to work together to advance mutual interests, including in the domains of trade, transit, connectivity and security, a DPM’s Office news release said.

The two recalled DPM/FM’s recent visit to Kabul and welcomed positive momentum in bilateral ties, including enhanced diplomatic engagement, trade, and transit facilitation.

Reporter Anwer Abbas