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Baloch rebels are strongly opposing China’s CPEC
Baqir Sajjad, Pakistan’s political analyst at the Wilson Center in the US, says, ‘The establishment of the trilateral security mechanism between China, Iran and Pakistan reflects the shared security concerns regarding Balochistan.’ Sajjad said that for the successful implementation of the CPEC project, stability in Balochistan is necessary. He said that cooperation between these three countries can help in security and anti-insurgency operations in the region. Especially in catching those who take refuge in Iran.
Pakistan’s Balochistan province is adjacent to Iran and Baloch rebels have been strongly opposing the CPEC project here for a long time. These Baloch insurgents have many times targeted Chinese citizens and warned them to leave. A large number of Chinese citizens work in this province and thousands of Pakistani security personnel are deployed for their security. Pakistan alleges that these Baloch rebels are taking shelter on Iran’s land and keep on attacking to stop the CPEC.
Pakistani Sunni rebels carrying out attacks in Iran
Iran has denied the presence of Baloch rebels on its soil. Baloch rebels say that China wants to loot the natural wealth of Balochistan. China is developing the Gwadar port here which is going to become its future naval base. This will give China direct access to the Indian Ocean and will not have to depend on the Malacca Strait, which is dominated by India and the US. On the other hand, Iran’s Sistan province adjacent to Balochistan is where the Shia country Iran is facing the attack of Sunni extremists. Iran alleges that Pakistan is not taking steps to stop these Sunni extremists.
