ISLAMABAD: Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China are scheduled to convene in Kabul on August 20 for a trilateral dialogue.
The meeting will feature Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, along with Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. The discussions are expected to focus on strengthening counterterrorism cooperation, expanding the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and promoting regional stability.
Earlier this month, Afghanistan’s Interim Foreign Minister Muttaqi had planned to visit Pakistan on August 5. However, the trip was canceled citing “technical reasons,” with subsequent reports indicating that the UN Security Council had not authorized the visit, as Muttaqi remains on the UN’s designated list of Taliban officials.
Following the Kabul talks, it is anticipated that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will travel to Pakistan the following day.
