Pakistan, China, Bangladesh agree on joint roadmap to advance regional collaboration

Pakistan, China and Bangladesh have agreed to strengthen trilateral cooperation aimed at promoting regional connectivity, economic integration and people-centric development.

The understanding was reached during the inaugural Bangladesh-China-Pakistan Vice Foreign Minister/Foreign Secretary-level talks held in Kunming, China, on Thursday.

Senior officials from the three countries gathered to discuss practical collaboration grounded in mutual respect, trust and shared regional interests.

The meeting was attended by Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong, Bangladesh’s Acting Foreign Secretary Ruhul Alam Siddique and Pakistan’s Additional Foreign Secretary Imran Ahmed Siddiqui. Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch participated in the initial session via video link.

Trilateral talks between Bangladesh, China, and Pakistan underway in Kunming.Pakistan Foreign Affairs Ministry

In her remarks, Baloch welcomed the launch of the trilateral mechanism and appreciated China’s role in facilitating dialogue. She underscored Pakistan’s commitment to deepening engagement with South Asian countries, particularly in areas that support inclusive and sustainable growth.

The three sides agreed to enhance cooperation in a range of sectors, including trade and investment, agriculture, digital economy, environmental protection, marine sciences, education, cultural exchange, and green infrastructure.

A joint working group will be established to implement the outcomes of the discussions.

The dialogue takes place at a time when Pakistan is increasingly seeking to strengthen regional economic partnerships. Amid ongoing economic challenges, Islamabad has shown a growing interest in pursuing collaborative, development-focused engagement with neighboring countries as an alternative to traditional aid-dependent approaches.