Pakistan and China activate joint border commission for management
Pakistan and China held an inaugural meeting to operationalise their joint border commission in Islamabad on Wednesday.
Inaugural meeting details
The Foreign Office stated the meeting took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Li Ya from China and Bilal Mahmood Chaudhary from Pakistan co-led the session. Senior representatives from relevant ministries in both countries participated in the discussion.
Commission origins and scope
The mechanism stems from a 2013 agreement on the boundary management system. It provides an institutional framework for practical issues along the border. The commission will oversee maintenance, inspection, joint surveys and boundary marker issues.
Expected cooperation areas
Officials described the move as a step toward closer coordination on trade. Both sides expect enhanced cooperation in people to people connectivity. The operationalisation marks a significant milestone for bilateral relations between the two nations.
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- Dawn
- Associated Press of Pakistan
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