The Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani held meetings with the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and the Afghan Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on the sidelines of the Third Trans-Himalaya Forum for International Cooperation being held in Tibet Autonomous Region from October 4-5, 2023.
In his meeting with his Chinese Counterpart, the FM Jilani emphasized the positive trajectory of Pakistan-China bilateral ties.
The two foreign ministers discussed various aspects of the Pakistan-China friendship and exchanged views on regional and global matters.
They reaffirmed their commitment to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and pledged to enhance high-level exchanges and strategic communication for continued cooperation.
Talking to the Afghan Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Tibet, Jalil Abbas Jilani reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthen bilateral ties with Afghanistan.
The foreign minister uUnderscored that challenges confronting regional peace & stability be addressed in collaborative spirit thru collective strategies.
Jalil Abbas Jilani is currently in China at the special invitation of Foreign Minister Wang Yi for participation in the Third Trans-Himalaya Forum for International Cooperation.
Initiated in 2018, the Trans-Himalaya Forum serves as a platform for regional countries to strengthen practical cooperation in connectivity, environmental preservation, ecological conservation, and the bolstering of cultural ties. This year’s theme is “Ecological Civilization and Environmental Protection.”
This morning, the foreign minister delivered the keynote address at the Opening Ceremony of the Trans-Himalaya Forum.
At invitation of 🇨🇳 FM Wang Yi, FM @JalilJilani attended 3rd China Tibet Trans-Himalayan Forum in Tibet, China. In his keynote address, he emphasised importance of regional coop for green development, ecological preservation & connectivity for inclusive &sustainable development. pic.twitter.com/JOA8xJIsBn
— Spokesperson 🇵🇰 MoFA (@ForeignOfficePk) October 5, 2023
In his address, he emphasized the importance of regional cooperation in addressing environmental degradation, climate change, and ecological diversity loss.
The foreign minister underscored Pakistan’s commitment to ecological balance and urged policy coordination and experience-sharing between Countries in the region. He also reaffirmed support for regional cooperation for clean and sustainable development.
Earlier, the foreign minister also met with the Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia, Sainbuyan Amarsaikha, and emphasized the commitment to strengthen Pakistan-Mongolia ties which are rooted in shared cultural and historical linkages.
The two foreign ministers reaffirmed their commitment to high-level exchanges and robust dialogue.
The talks included plans to enhance bilateral trade and investment and mutually beneficial cooperation in diverse areas.
