Islamabad 14 August: The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China are set to meet in Kabul on August 20 for high-level trilateral talks.
According to media reports the meeting will bring together Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi.
According to diplomatic insiders, the discussions are expected to focus on regional security, counterterrorism cooperation, economic connectivity, and trade initiatives, as well as China’s Belt and Road-related projects in the region.
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This marks the latest in a series of trilateral engagements aimed at improving political trust, boosting economic ties, and addressing mutual concerns over border security and militancy.
The last high-level trilateral dialogue between the three countries took place in Islamabad in May 2023, where the sides agreed to enhance cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework and explore its extension into Afghanistan.
Security measures in Kabul are being heightened ahead of the meeting, with Afghan authorities coordinating closely with visiting delegations to ensure smooth proceedings.
