Trilateral Meeting Strengthens Joint Efforts Against Terrorism

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Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar called on the Taliban regime to take decisive and verifiable steps against terrorist groups operating from Afghan soil. The trilateral meeting, attended by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Afghan acting Prime Minister Mullah Akhund, highlighted concerns over the security problem, with a recent surge in terrorist attacks inside Pakistan perpetrated by groups operating from Afghan soil. The three countries committed to strengthen joint efforts against terrorism and deepen collaboration in trade, transit, regional development, health, education, culture, and combating drug trafficking.

Key Takeaways:

  • The trilateral meeting between Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan aimed to strengthen joint efforts against terrorism, particularly against groups like TTP, BLA, and Majeed Brigade operating from Afghan soil.
  • Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar urged the Taliban regime to take concrete and verifiable measures against these groups, highlighting a recent surge in terrorist attacks inside Pakistan.
  • Afghan acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi reaffirmed Afghanistan's commitment to ensuring its territory is not used by any terrorist group against Pakistan or other nations.
  • The three countries committed to deepen collaboration in trade, transit, regional development, health, education, culture, and combating drug trafficking.
  • China expressed hope that Afghanistan will continue on the path of stability and that regional economic corridors will open up greater opportunities for joint development.
  • Pakistan and China welcomed the recent elevation of diplomatic representation between their countries from Charge d'affaires to ambassadorial level, as agreed during the trilateral meeting in Beijing on May 21, 2025.
  • Pakistan's special representative on Afghanistan emphasized the importance of joint efforts against terrorist groups, including TTP, BLA, and ETIM.
  • Afghan Foreign Minister Muttaqi expressed confidence that if the three countries focus on mutual trust and practical measures, vast opportunities for cooperation can be fully realised.

Statistics:

  • 3 countries: Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan
  • 6 areas of cooperation: trade, transit, regional development, health, education, culture, and combating drug trafficking
  • 3 terrorist groups mentioned: TTP, BLA, and Majeed Brigade
  • 1 recent surge in terrorist attacks mentioned: inside Pakistan perpetrated by groups operating from Afghan soil
  • 1 time period mentioned: since the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan
  • 2 diplomatic representation levels mentioned: Charge d'affaires to ambassadorial level

Sources:

  • Foreign Office in Islamabad
  • Post by Pakistan's special representative on Afghanistan on X
  • Remarks by Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi
  • Address by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi
  • Statement by Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar
  • Statement by Afghan acting Prime Minister Mullah Akhund