ASC Report
China has concluded a week of informal trilateral talks with Afghanistan and Pakistan in Urumqi (April 1–7), signaling a renewed push to institutionalize regional dialogue and coordination. As Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning noted, “terrorism is the core issue affecting Afghanistan–Pakistan relations.”
Bringing together cross-sector officials from foreign affairs, defense, and security institutions, the discussions were described as “candid and pragmatic…conducted in a positive atmosphere,” reflecting a “problem-oriented, results-oriented, and action-oriented approach.” All sides also underscored the importance of sustained engagement, stating: “All three parties agreed that the Urumqi process is of substantive significance and expressed their willingness to maintain communication and dialogue going forward.”
The emphasis on dialogue and process over concrete deliverables suggests a confidence-building phase rather than immediate policy breakthroughs. China appears to be reinforcing its role as a regional convenor, while anchoring cooperation in counterterrorism as a shared, if limited, area of convergence between Kabul and Islamabad.
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