Afghanistan Peace Campaign
Chinese and Pakistani foreign ministers arrived in Kabul for trilateral talks with Taliban officials, focusing on security, economic cooperation, and political dialogue to shape Afghanistan’s regional role.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar arrived in Kabul on Wednesday to participate in a trilateral dialogue with the Taliban authorities. The visit signals a renewed effort by regional powers to engage Afghanistan under Taliban control and address pressing concerns.
According to Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry, Dar was accompanied by Muhammad Sadiq, Islamabad’s special envoy to Kabul, underscoring Pakistan’s active role in shaping Afghanistan’s post-withdrawal diplomatic landscape. Their arrival reflects Islamabad’s intent to balance security cooperation with economic and political dialogue involving its war-torn neighbor.
China’s Wang Yi separately met Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi soon after his arrival in Kabul. The two sides reportedly discussed bilateral matters, with particular focus on regional security, economic cooperation, and Beijing’s growing interest in Afghanistan’s infrastructure and resource development projects.
Reports suggest Wang Yi will also meet other senior Taliban leaders during his visit. These discussions are likely to build on the first round of trilateral talks that was held earlier this year in Beijing, where all three sides committed to closer security and economic coordination.
Observers note that the renewed dialogue highlights how regional powers are filling the diplomatic vacuum in Afghanistan following the U.S. withdrawal. While Western nations remain reluctant to formally engage, China and Pakistan are stepping in to protect their own strategic and security interests.