中孟巴三边合作机制开启南亚区域合作新范式

Group 1 - The meeting held in Kunming, Yunnan, on June 19, 2025, marked the official launch of a mechanism for trilateral cooperation among China, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, focusing on economic development and improving livelihoods [1] - The core principles established during the meeting include "neighborly friendship, mutual trust, openness and inclusiveness, common development, and win-win cooperation," with a focus on various sectors such as industry, trade, marine resources, climate change, agriculture, human resources, think tanks, health, education, culture, and youth [1] - The mechanism aims to break the limitations of traditional bilateral and multilateral cooperation in South Asia, providing strategic support for the three countries to address modernization challenges through non-confrontational cooperation agendas [1] Group 2 - The Belt and Road Initiative offers significant opportunities for economic and social development for South Asian and Indian Ocean countries, including Pakistan and Bangladesh [2] - The establishment of the China-South Asia Cooperation Forum and other multilateral mechanisms facilitates economic and social development exchanges among the three countries, enhancing cooperation beyond traditional aid models [2] - Pakistan is the largest recipient of Chinese investment in South Asia, while Bangladesh ranks second, indicating a strong economic partnership that can be further enhanced through the newly established trilateral mechanism [2] Group 3 - The emergence of the China-Bangladesh-Pakistan trilateral mechanism presents a new vision for South Asian countries, promoting development as a means to enhance security [3] - The Chinese government aims to build a community of shared destiny with neighboring countries, emphasizing peace, cooperation, openness, and inclusiveness as fundamental values [3] - The strategic support for a security model based on dialogue and consultation aims to foster a peaceful, prosperous, and friendly South Asia, contributing to regional and global stability [3]