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Pakistan, China Deepen Trade Ties, Extend CPEC to Afghanistan Amid India-Pakistan Ceasefire

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Updated May 22, 2025, 11:03 PM

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Pakistan and China have agreed to deepen their trade and investment ties, a move announced shortly after the conclusion of a deadly conflict between Pakistan and India. The agreement was reached during a meeting in Beijing between Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. China expressed support for Pakistan in maintaining its national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and both nations committed to further cooperation in sectors such as trade, investment, agriculture, and industrialization. China also supports efforts by Pakistan and India to handle their differences through dialogue, following a ceasefire on May 10 after a four-day conflict triggered by an attack in Indian Kashmir on April 22 that killed 26 men. India blames Pakistan for the attack, though Islamabad denies involvement.

In a separate development, Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan have agreed to extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to Afghanistan, aiming to enhance regional connectivity under China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The decision was made during an informal trilateral meeting in Beijing, attended by Foreign Ministers Ishaq Dar of Pakistan, Wang Yi of China, and Amir Khan Muttaqi of Afghanistan. The ministers emphasized the importance of trilateral cooperation for regional security and economic development, committing to counter terrorism and foster stability. The next meeting between the three leaders is scheduled to be held in Kabul.

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