Pakistan, China reaffirm consensus at inaugural Boundary Joint Commission meeting
The inaugural meeting of the Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission (BJC) concluded in Islamabad on Thursday, with both sides reaffirming their consensus and agreeing on a framework for future cooperation under the commission. According to the Foreign Office (FO), the meeting was held in Islamabad on Sept 16 and 17, marking the formal launch of the commission. The BJC was envisaged under the…
The inaugural Boundary Joint Commission (BJC) meeting between Pakistan and China concluded in Islamabad on September 16-17, with both countries reaffirming their consensus and outlining a framework for future cooperation. The meeting, marked as a significant milestone in strengthening the Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership, took place under the framework of the 2013 China-Pakistan Agreement on the Boundary Management System.
Discussions encompassed border management, cross-border coordination, goods and people movement, joint border surveys, and people-to-people linkages. The commission will facilitate regular coordination on the border, crucial for trade and connectivity between the two nations, including via the Khunjerab crossing. The Pakistan delegation was headed by Bilal Mahmood Chaudhary, while the Chinese delegation was led by Li Ya. Subsequent meetings are set to take place in China, with dates to be determined mutually.
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