China’s Role and the Potential of Pak-China Cooperation in Regional Organizations

The paper attempts to analyze China's role in various regional organizations and potential cooperation between China and Pakistan within these forums. SAARC, SCO, OIC, Heart of Asia-Istanbul Peace Process, APEC, CICA and Boao Forum have been selected here for analysis. Pakistan is one of the fo...

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Published in:Journal of political studies (Lahore, Pakistan) Pakistan), 2017-01, Vol.24 (2), p.315-329
Main Authors: Afridi, Manzoor Khan, Kundi, Mansoor Akbar
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cooperation
Diplomatic & consular services
Energy industry
Extremism
Hegemony
International cooperation
International relations
International trade
Membership
Multilateralism
Muslims
Neighborhoods
Peace
Peace negotiations
Regional organizations
Separatism
Terrorism
Trade
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Summary:The paper attempts to analyze China's role in various regional organizations and potential cooperation between China and Pakistan within these forums. SAARC, SCO, OIC, Heart of Asia-Istanbul Peace Process, APEC, CICA and Boao Forum have been selected here for analysis. Pakistan is one of the founding members of SAARC and China has an observer status. Pakistan supports Chinese membership in SAARC to reduce Indian role and hegemony. China wants to have easy access to Indian Ocean, Middle East and influence in South Asia, for which India is the biggest hurdle. In SCO, China is the founding member while Pakistan joined it as observer in 2005 and as a member in 2015. Combating terrorism, extremism and separatism and to enhance the trade opportunities, stability in neighborhood and energy security are the common objectives of the two states in SCO. Pakistan, being a founding member in OIC, has always played an active and dynamic role for the cause of Muslims. Pakistan wants China to have greater role in OIC where the later showed interest for observer status in 2012. Chinese interest in Muslim states, particularly in Middle East and Central Asia, is triggered by the energy hunt and growing posture of these regions in contemporary world politics. Pakistan can play a bridge role, not only geographically, but also ideologically and culturally, to bring these states closer to China. China and Pakistan are increasing their cooperation in the Heart of AsiaIstanbul Process on Afghanistan, APEC, CICA and Boao Forum for Asia, as well. The paper concludes that both states share similar views on all bilateral and multilateral issues, support each other's position, and enhancing their cooperation in regional organizations and multilateral forums.
ISSN:1994-1080
2308-8338