China’s Special Representative for Afghanistan Affairs held a meeting with Pakistan’s Special Representative, Ambassador Sadiq, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad, where both sides discussed evolving regional security dynamics and shared concerns regarding militant threats operating from Afghan territory.
According to official sources, the talks focused on a wide range of regional security issues, with particular emphasis on the presence and activities of terrorist organizations, including the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM), which are believed to be operating from across the border in Afghanistan.
Both sides exchanged views on the current security environment and reiterated the importance of sustained engagement to address shared challenges affecting regional peace and stability. The discussions reflected a mutual understanding of the need for coordinated efforts to counter the threat posed by transnational militant networks.
Officials stated that the two sides agreed in principle to strengthen bilateral coordination mechanisms and enhance synchronization of counter-terrorism efforts. The understanding aims to improve information sharing, operational coordination, and policy alignment in order to more effectively address security threats in the region.
The meeting underscored the importance of regional cooperation in maintaining peace and stability, particularly in light of ongoing security concerns linked to militant activity in and around Afghanistan. Both delegations emphasized that durable stability in the region requires joint action and sustained dialogue among key stakeholders.
Diplomatic sources indicated that the discussions also reflected a shared commitment to preventing the use of Afghan territory by non-state actors for activities that could destabilize neighboring countries. The two sides reaffirmed that counter-terrorism cooperation remains a central pillar of their bilateral engagement.
The meeting is part of ongoing diplomatic exchanges between China and Pakistan aimed at promoting regional security, strengthening coordination on counter-terrorism, and supporting broader efforts to ensure long-term peace and stability in the region.
