In a gesture aimed at reinforcing regional stability, Afghanistan has given Pakistan its assurance of maintaining calm along their shared border, despite mounting geopolitical pressures in South Asia.
This commitment was conveyed during a recent trilateral dialogue in Kabul, where senior officials from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and China convened. The meeting was hosted by Afghanistan’s Interior Ministry and included high-ranking representatives: Afghan Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, Pakistani envoy Mohammad Sadiq Khan, and China’s special representative Yue Xiaoyong.
Haqqani emphasized Kabul’s intention to foster peace in its neighborhood and affirmed that the Afghan side would not contribute to any escalation, particularly during a time when Pakistan faces heightened tensions with India.
Alongside security assurances, discussions also focused on deepening economic ties. Notably, talks included the potential for Afghanistan to formally join the China-led Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), further integrating regional infrastructure and trade links.
The delegation engaged in discussions with Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, who reaffirmed Afghanistan’s diplomatic backing for Pakistan. Commerce-related talks with Minister Nooruddin Azizi explored expanding the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to include Afghanistan, signaling a long-term vision for regional economic interdependence.
This three-nation dialogue illustrates a shared interest in maintaining peace while advancing mutual development goals, even amid broader regional uncertainty.
