China and Pakistan enhance cooperation in trade, finance, and security.
China and Pakistan have committed to enhancing their cooperation in various sectors, including industry, agriculture, and mining, as well as expanding collaboration in trade, investment, information technology, and cybersecurity, according to a joint statement from Chinese state media. They also emphasized the need for closer ties in financial and banking sectors, supporting each other on regional and international financial platforms. Notably, both nations called for tangible actions to dismantle terrorist organizations based in Afghanistan, underscoring their shared security concerns. This strengthened partnership poses strategic implications for regional stability, particularly in relation to India’s security dynamics and its response to increasing Sino-Pakistani collaboration.
