On May 21, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi chaired an informal trilateral meeting of foreign ministers of China, Afghanistan and Pakistan in Beijing. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar of Pakistan and Acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi of Afghanistan attended the informal meeting. The three foreign ministers spoke positively of the outcomes of the China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue and had a friendly and in-depth exchange of views on further tapping the potential of the trilateral mechanism and advancing mutually beneficial cooperation.
Wang Yi reviewed and summarized the outcomes of the meeting. There are mainly seven points:
First, to enhance political mutual trust and uphold good-neighborliness and friendship. China supports Afghanistan and Pakistan in pursuing development paths suited to their national conditions and in safeguarding their sovereignty, security and national dignity.
Second, to give play to the role of the China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue mechanism and strive to convene the sixth China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue in Kabul at an early date.
Third, to strengthen exchanges and diplomatic contacts. Afghanistan and Pakistan expressed clear willingness to elevate diplomatic relations and agreed in principle to exchange ambassadors as soon as possible. China welcomed this and will continue to provide assistance for the improvement of Afghanistan-Pakistan relations.
Fourth, to deepen Belt and Road cooperation, promote the extension of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to Afghanistan, and strengthen the building of regional connectivity networks.
Fifth, to advance practical cooperation, expand areas of cooperation, and take cooperation to a higher level. China and Pakistan support Afghanistan’s reconstruction and development, and stand ready to expand trade exchanges with Afghanistan and help it enhance its own capacity for development.
Sixth, to oppose all forms of terrorism, carry out law enforcement and security cooperation, jointly combat terrorist forces of concern to each side, and stay vigilant against external interference in the internal affairs of regional countries.
Seventh, to safeguard regional peace and stability, and strive to create a sound external environment for the development and revitalization of each side.
