China Hosts First-Ever Trilateral Meeting with Pakistan and Bangladesh

On 19th June 2025, China convened a trilateral meeting with Pakistan and Bangladesh in Kunming, Yunnan.

Background

  • Bangladesh’s political shift in August 2024 led to a foreign policy reset, distancing it from India and seeking closer ties with China and Pakistan.
  • Pakistan and Bangladesh—despite a bitter post-1971 history—have seen renewed military and economic engagement.
  • China is actively expanding its regional footprint in South Asia, positioning itself as a partner of smaller states to counterbalance India’s influence.
  • The trilateral dialogue builds on China’s earlier similar initiative with Pakistan and Afghanistan, pointing to a broader regional outreach strategy.

What was discussed?

  • Strengthening trilateral cooperation, especially ....
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