Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Pakistan and China Discuss New Bloc Amid US Outreach
Pakistan and China are planning a new group to help countries in the area work together, potentially replacing a group called SAARC, which isn't working well anymore.
They talked with Bangladesh, but Bangladesh says they aren't making a new group.
The goal is to improve cooperation.
A former ambassador is wondering if this fits with Pakistan getting friendlier with the U.S.
Pakistan and China are discussing a new regional bloc to replace SAARC.
A meeting was held in Kunming, China, with Pakistan, China, and Bangladesh.
Bangladesh denies the formation of any alliance, despite the meeting.
India is unlikely to participate due to diverging interests.
Former Pakistani ambassador questions how the bloc aligns with Pakistan's outreach to the US.
- Who
- Pakistan, China, Bangladesh and potentially other SAARC members.
- What
- Pakistan and China are exploring a new regional bloc.
- When
- A meeting took place on June 19.
- Where
- Kunming, China
- Why
- To enhance regional cooperation, possibly replacing SAARC.
Bloc Formation and Diplomatic Alignments
Conflicting Signals
Alliance Formation
Bloc Formation and Diplomatic Alignments
Pakistan and China are forming a new regional bloc.
Conflicting Signals
Bangladesh denies forming any alliance.
Geopolitical Strategy
Bloc Formation and Diplomatic Alignments
Pakistan is aligning closely with China.
Conflicting Signals
Former Pakistani ambassador questions how this move aligns with Pakistan's outreach to the US.
- Countries Involved
- Pakistan, China, Bangladesh
- Meeting Location
- Kunming, China
- Proposed Goal
- Regional Cooperation
- Potential Replacement
- SAARC
- India's Stance
- Unlikely to participate
Sources
Pakistan, China In Talks For New Regional Bloc With Potential To Replace SAARC: Report
Pakistan, China Working On New Regional Bloc With Potential To Replace SAARC: Report
China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh mull scrapping SAARC; working to build a new regional bloc
Pakistan, China To Form New Bloc To Replace SAARC? Why India Has No Reason To Worry - Explained
