Beijing (TDI): Pakistan and China have jointly called for concrete and verifiable steps to dismantle terrorist organizations operating from Afghan soil, warning that continued militancy poses a serious threat to regional and global security.
The call came at the conclusion of the 7th round of the Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue, co-chaired in Beijing by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.
In a joint communiqué issued on Monday, the two countries stressed the need for “visible and verifiable” action to ensure that Afghan territory is not used for terrorism against any other state. Both sides underlined that unchecked militancy undermines regional stability and international peace.
Beyond security concerns, Pakistan and China agreed to remain closely coordinated on Afghanistan, urging Kabul to move towards an inclusive political framework, adopt moderate policies, focus on economic development and pursue good-neighbor relations.
They also pledged to work with the international community to help Afghanistan reintegrate into global systems. China acknowledged Pakistan’s counterterrorism efforts and praised Islamabad for measures taken to protect Chinese citizens, projects and institutions.
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Beijing also recognized the “significant contributions and immense sacrifices” Pakistan has made in the fight against terrorism over the years.
Reaffirming their shared stance of zero tolerance, both countries vowed to further deepen cooperation on counterterrorism and security, particularly to ensure the safe and smooth progress of Belt and Road Initiative projects, including those under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
They also rejected what they described as double standards in global counterterrorism efforts. On global issues, Pakistan and China reaffirmed commitment to UN Charter, international law, and multilateralism; opposing bloc politics.
They also reiterated support for resolving disputes through dialogue, including the Kashmir issue in line with UN resolutions.
The dialogue also reviewed broader bilateral ties, with both sides agreeing to enhance strategic communication, deepen mutual trust and expand cooperation across defense, economy, trade, investment and people-to-people exchanges.
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Marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations, Pakistan and China launched commemorative activities, describing the milestone as an opportunity to strengthen their long-standing friendship and explore new areas of collaboration.
Pakistan congratulated China on the successful completion of its 14th Five-Year Plan and the launch of the 15th Five-Year Plan, praising Beijing’s development model and people-centered governance.
China, meanwhile, commended Pakistan’s leadership for steering the country towards macroeconomic stability and advancing its National Economic Transformation Plan (URAAN Pakistan 2024–2029).
A major outcome of the dialogue was the agreement to move toward an upgraded version of CPEC (Phase II), with a renewed focus on industry, agriculture and mining.
Minahil Khurshid holds a master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies from CIPS, NUST. She has a strong interest in current affairs, geopolitics, and policy analysis.
