Representatives from China, Afghanistan, and Pakistan concluded a week-long informal meeting in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on April 7. The discussions, held from April 1 to 7, focused on enhancing regional security and economic collaboration, according to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning.
Delegations from the three countries' foreign affairs, defense, and security departments participated in what Mao described as "candid and pragmatic" dialogues. The talks emphasized a problem-focused approach to address shared challenges, though specific agenda items were not disclosed.
The meeting in Xinjiang – a key hub along China's Belt and Road Initiative routes – underscores growing efforts to stabilize cross-border cooperation. Analysts suggest the discussions may lay groundwork for future infrastructure and counterterrorism initiatives connecting Central and South Asia.
