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Iran said it was nearing a final pact with Oman defining new shipping lanes between them through the Strait of Hormuz but repeated that the U.S. must ...
Top diplomats from Pakistan, China, and the Taliban-led Afghan government convened in Beijing for a trilateral meeting focused on advancing regional stability, boosting economic ties, and strengthening counterterrorism cooperation.
Foreign ministers including Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, China’s counterpart, and Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi gathered to discuss ways to enhance regional diplomacy. The meeting served as a key platform to promote peace and sovereignty in Afghanistan while deepening multilateral collaboration across South and Central Asia.
Economic cooperation was a major topic, with discussions on extending the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan. Participants explored infrastructure development, trade expansion, and investment opportunities to improve connectivity and regional integration.
Overall, the trilateral talks reinforced the importance of this diplomatic format in addressing shared challenges and fostering sustainable peace, economic growth, and security cooperation across the region.
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A deal on a new route for vessels through the Strait of Hormuz is "very close," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said, while warning that the reopening of the waterway depends on the U.S. meeting other conditions, including paying compensation to Iran.
Iran said it was nearing a final pact with Oman defining new shipping lanes between them through the Strait of Hormuz but repeated that the U.S. must meet other conditions.
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