Trilateral Talks: BRI Extension to Afghanistan on the Table
— May 21, 2025
BEIJING (AIA) Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan have agreed to strengthen cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan.
The understanding was reached during an informal trilateral meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Beijing on Wednesday.
The three foreign ministers reaffirmed trilateral cooperation as a vital platform for promoting regional security and economic connectivity.
They discussed enhancing diplomatic engagement, improving communication channels, and taking practical steps to boost trade, infrastructure, and development—seen as key drivers of shared prosperity.
The ministers also reiterated their collective commitment to countering terrorism and fostering regional stability and development.