Pakistan, Iran, China to hold talks on counter terrorism, security

Pakistan, China and Iran will soon hold trilateral meeting on counter terrorism and security in another sign of growing role of Beijing, bringing together the neighbours on crucial issues.

The first meeting of Pakistan-China-Iran Trilateral Consultation on counter terrorism and security was held in Beijing in June last year.

The move was aimed at coordinating efforts to collectively fight terrorism and groups that are trying to undermine the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

Official sources said the trilateral meeting would review the current security situation and activities of terrorist groups threatening the regional stability. 

China has keen interest in Pakistan-Iran dealing this threat together as their shared border is home to some of the groups targeting the Chinese interests.

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