Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China have finalized the schedule for their upcoming trilateral foreign ministers’ meeting, set to take place in Kabul on August 20. The high-level talks aim to strengthen regional cooperation on security and economic development, with Pakistan expected to push hard for concrete action against banned militant outfits.
According to diplomatic sources, the agenda will include discussions on eliminating terrorism, expanding the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan, and enhancing regional connectivity. Islamabad will specifically raise concerns over the presence and activities of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Baloch separatist groups operating from Afghan soil.
Pakistan views the talks as an opportunity to secure stronger commitments from Kabul to curb cross-border militancy, which has fueled a surge in terror attacks inside Pakistan. The meeting is also expected to explore how Afghanistan can play a constructive role in regional trade and infrastructure projects, with China backing initiatives that link the three countries under the Belt and Road framework.
