Reeling from Operation Sindoor blow, Pakistan has turned to its all-weather friend China, with its foreign minister Ishaq Dar set to visit the nation on Monday. The two countries are set to hold bilateral talks and discuss the "evolving regional situation in South Asia and its implications for peace and stability."
Additionally, Dar is also expected to hold trilateral talks with China and Afghanistan and discuss the "enhanced security cooperation" in the wake of India-Pakistan conflict.
"The foreign ministers of the three countries are expected to discuss the promotion of regional trade, enhanced security cooperation, and the evolving situation in the region, particularly in the wake of the recent Pakistan-India conflict," PTI reported citing Geo News.
Meanwhile, Dar will hold "in-depth discussions with foreign minister Wang Yi and the evolving regional situation in South Asia and its implications for peace and stability," an official statement said.
"The two sides will also review the entire spectrum of Pakistan-China bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and global developments of mutual interest," it added.
Why is it a matter of concern?
As Pakistan, China and Afghanistan share boundary with India, any solidarity among the three would prove to be hazardous to the country's security, given territorial disputes with the immediate neighbours.
Additionally, during India's offensive against terror infrastructure during Operation Sindoor, China continued to support Pakistan in upholding its "sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national independence", describing the country as an "iron-clad friend." During the operation, the foreign ministers of both nations maintained constant communication, even as China advocated for de-escalataion.
The Taliban government, however, condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and firmly rejected the Pakistan Army's allegations that India had launched missile strikes on Afghan territory. Kabul also urged for the perpetrators of the attack to be brought to justice.
Marking the first political engagement between India and the Taliban, external affairs minister S Jaishankar held a conversation with Afghanistan's acting foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, expressing deep appreciation for his firm condemnation of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
“Underlined our traditional friendship with the Afghan people and continuing support for their development needs. Discussed ways and means of taking cooperation forward,’’ Jaishankar said.
India, however, doesnot formally recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan.
Additionally, Dar is also expected to hold trilateral talks with China and Afghanistan and discuss the "enhanced security cooperation" in the wake of India-Pakistan conflict.
"The foreign ministers of the three countries are expected to discuss the promotion of regional trade, enhanced security cooperation, and the evolving situation in the region, particularly in the wake of the recent Pakistan-India conflict," PTI reported citing Geo News.
Meanwhile, Dar will hold "in-depth discussions with foreign minister Wang Yi and the evolving regional situation in South Asia and its implications for peace and stability," an official statement said.
"The two sides will also review the entire spectrum of Pakistan-China bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and global developments of mutual interest," it added.
Why is it a matter of concern?
As Pakistan, China and Afghanistan share boundary with India, any solidarity among the three would prove to be hazardous to the country's security, given territorial disputes with the immediate neighbours.
Additionally, during India's offensive against terror infrastructure during Operation Sindoor, China continued to support Pakistan in upholding its "sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national independence", describing the country as an "iron-clad friend." During the operation, the foreign ministers of both nations maintained constant communication, even as China advocated for de-escalataion.
The Taliban government, however, condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and firmly rejected the Pakistan Army's allegations that India had launched missile strikes on Afghan territory. Kabul also urged for the perpetrators of the attack to be brought to justice.
Marking the first political engagement between India and the Taliban, external affairs minister S Jaishankar held a conversation with Afghanistan's acting foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, expressing deep appreciation for his firm condemnation of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
“Underlined our traditional friendship with the Afghan people and continuing support for their development needs. Discussed ways and means of taking cooperation forward,’’ Jaishankar said.
India, however, doesnot formally recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan.
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