On May 21, 2025, the Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan convened an informal trilateral meeting in Beijing, where they agreed to deepen cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan.
The meeting was attended by Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan; Wang Yi, Member of the CPC Political Bureau and Foreign Minister of China; and Amir Khan Muttaqi, Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan.
During the discussions, the ministers reaffirmed trilateral cooperation as a vital platform to promote regional security and economic connectivity. They emphasized enhancing diplomatic engagement, strengthening communications, and taking practical steps to boost trade, infrastructure, and development as key drivers of shared prosperity.
The ministers also underscored their shared commitment to countering terrorism and fostering stability and development in the region. It was agreed that the 6th Trilateral Foreign Ministers’ Meeting will be held in Kabul at an early, mutually convenient date.
