Kunming, China – In a significant diplomatic move, China hosted the first-ever trilateral meeting with senior officials from Pakistan and Bangladesh in Kunming, Yunnan Province. The meeting brought together Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong, Bangladeshi Acting Foreign Secretary Ruhul Alam Siddique, and Pakistani Additional Secretary (Asia Pacific) Imran Ahmed Siddiqui. Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch also participated virtually in the initial session.
China emphasized the importance of building stronger ties with neighboring countries and highlighted Pakistan and Bangladesh as key partners in its Belt and Road Initiative. The Chinese side noted that all three nations are important members of the Global South and share common aspirations for national development and regional peace.
The discussions focused on strengthening trilateral cooperation grounded in mutual respect, good-neighborly relations, openness, and shared development goals. Delegates explored a wide range of collaborative opportunities in sectors such as trade, industry, maritime affairs, climate change, water resource management, agriculture, education, health, youth development, and cultural exchange.
A major outcome of the meeting was the agreement to set up a trilateral working group to monitor and implement the decisions taken during the dialogue. The three countries underlined that the cooperation framework is based on true multilateralism and open regionalism, and it is not aimed at any third party.
Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong reaffirmed China’s interest in regional stability and inclusive progress, stating that collaboration among the three nations aligns with the broader goals of economic prosperity and people-centered development. The meeting also reaffirmed the importance of dialogue, trust, and joint efforts in addressing common regional challenges.
On the sidelines of the main session, Sun Weidong met separately with Afghanistan’s Acting Deputy Prime Minister Haji Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi and held bilateral discussions with both Bangladeshi and Pakistani delegates.
The trilateral meeting is being seen as a step forward in enhancing diplomatic coordination and regional partnerships, especially at a time when South Asia faces shared economic and environmental challenges.
This new platform for dialogue between China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh is expected to pave the way for long-term collaboration and reinforce the region’s commitment to peaceful development and strategic connectivity.
