Pakistan, May 21 -- In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan have agreed to expand cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to Afghanistan. This decision was made during a high-level trilateral meeting in Beijing on Wednesday.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi attended the meeting. The leaders emphasized that this cooperation would help promote regional security, economic growth, and long-term connectivity.

The three sides discussed ways to strengthen diplomatic ties, improve communication, and take practical steps to enhance trade...