Beijing, Islamabad, and Kabul agree to limit India’s role in Afghanistan: Pakistani Media
Beijing, Islamabad, and Kabul have reached an agreement to limit India’s influence in Afghanistan, according to Pakistani media reports.
In a significant diplomatic development, China, Pakistan, and the Taliban-led Afghanistan government convened a trilateral meeting in Kabul on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
The closed-door discussions focused on regional security, economic cooperation, and strategic realignment, culminating in agreements aimed at limiting India’s influence in Afghanistan to its diplomatic missions, according to the Express Tribune.
The meeting brought together Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Mohammad Sadiq Khan; China’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan, Yue Xiaoyong; and the Taliban’s Acting Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi. This marks the first high-level trilateral engagement hosted under the Taliban’s leadership, signaling a shift in regional dynamics .
A key outcome of the talks was the consensus to restrict India’s role in Afghanistan strictly to diplomatic engagements, thereby preventing any expansion of its strategic footprint in the region. This aligns with Islamabad’s long-standing concerns over New Delhi’s influence in Afghanistan .
The parties also agreed to extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan, aiming to bolster economic integration and development. This move is expected to enhance Afghanistan’s connectivity with regional countries through road links, further embedding it into regional economic frameworks .
Additionally, discussions included support for a neutral investigation into the April 22 incident in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir. The Taliban’s response to Pakistan’s request for backing such an investigation remained non-committal, reflecting the group’s cautious approach to regional disputes.
The trilateral meeting also set the stage for the upcoming sixth round of foreign ministers’ talks among China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, to be hosted in Kabul. This forthcoming dialogue is anticipated to further solidify the commitments made and explore additional avenues for cooperation .
Observers note that these developments indicate a concerted effort by China and Pakistan to deepen their strategic and economic ties with Afghanistan while curbing Western and Indian influence in the region.
As Afghanistan continues to navigate its complex political landscape, the outcomes of this trilateral meeting may significantly impact the country’s foreign relations and internal development strategies.
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