In a significant diplomatic development, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Taliban-appointed Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi are set to arrive in Beijing for a trilateral meeting hosted by China. The talks aim to boost regional cooperation on trade, security, and stability amid growing geopolitical challenges.
According to Pakistani media reports citing official sources, Ishaq Dar will begin his official visit to China on Monday, during which he will meet with senior Chinese officials to discuss a range of bilateral and regional issues. The agenda is expected to include economic collaboration, regional connectivity, and ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan.
Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi is scheduled to arrive in Beijing on Tuesday, following an earlier invitation from China’s special envoy for Afghanistan, Yue Xiaoyong. The invitation, extended earlier this month, was formally accepted by the Taliban, according to a spokesperson from their Foreign Ministry.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will host the trilateral session, which marks the second such engagement following the inaugural round of talks held in Kabul on May 10. That meeting focused on economic cooperation, security concerns, and efforts to maintain regional stability in the post-U.S. withdrawal era.
This renewed trilateral format reflects China’s growing diplomatic outreach in South and Central Asia, as Beijing positions itself as a key player in shaping the future of Afghanistan while strengthening its strategic partnership with Pakistan. Analysts suggest the talks may also serve as a platform to counterbalance India’s regional influence and foster deeper infrastructure and trade linkages through projects like the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).