Pakistan, China and Afghanistan agree to deepen cooperation on BRI

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

The understanding to this effect was 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.

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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

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