Ishaq Dar in Kabul for Trilateral Talks with China and Afghanistan

• Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrived in Kabul today.
• He is attending the 6th Trilateral Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan.

Main Agenda of the Meeting

• Counter-Terrorism:
  • Focus on joint action against militant groups such as TTP and ISKP operating from Afghan soil.
  • Pakistan and China are pressing Kabul to take concrete steps to curb cross-border terrorism.
• Regional Connectivity:
  • Discussions on extending the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan.
  • Seen as a step to strengthen Afghanistan’s economy and integrate it into regional trade networks.

• Trade & Economic Cooperation:
  • Talks on boosting trade among the three countries.
  • Pakistan aims for smoother transit trade with Afghanistan.

Bilateral Meeting with Afghanistan

• Ishaq Dar will also meet Amir Khan Muttaqi, Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister.
• The two will discuss Pakistan-Afghanistan bilateral relations and shared concerns.

Why It Matters

• The trilateral dialogue is facilitated by China to ease tensions and build trust between Islamabad and Kabul.
• It highlights Pakistan’s commitment to regional stability, counter-terrorism, and economic cooperation.

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