ISLAMABAD: In a significant milestone for Pakistan-China relations, the two friendly countries on Wednesday operationalized the Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission, setting the stage for enhanced cooperation in border management, joint border surveys, trade flows and people-to-people connectivity.
According to a Foreign Office (FO) statement, the inaugural meeting of the Commission was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in Islamabad.
The meeting was co-chaired by Mr. Li Ya, Deputy Director General (Department of Boundary and Ocean Affairs) of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Bilal Mahmood Chaudhary, Director General (China) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan.
The initiative was marked as a significant institutional development in bilateral cooperation, opening the way for closer coordination on border management and trade facilitation.
The Commission will provide a formal platform for the sides to address matters relating to their shared border through regular institutional coordination and dialogue.
It will also enhance cooperation in border management, including coordination on issues arising in border areas and strengthening communication between the relevant authorities of the two countries.
Regular technical coordination and surveys can help the two countries maintain updated information concerning the border and facilitate the effective management of border-related matters.
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