President Asif Ali Zardari arrived in Chengdu on Friday, marking the start of a significant 10-day official visit to China. The visit is centered on high-level discussions with Chinese leadership to strengthen the enduring partnership between the two nations. Upon his arrival at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, President Zardari was received by Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong and Sichuan Vice Governor Huang Ruixue, alongside the ambassadors of both countries.
According to a statement from the President’s Secretariat, the core objective of the visit is to further solidify Pakistan-China relations and enhance cooperation across diverse fields. The discussions will advance shared objectives under the framework of the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership. The Foreign Office outlined that the president’s itinerary includes stops in Chengdu, Shanghai, and Xinjiang, where he will also engage with provincial leaders.
The agenda for the meetings is comprehensive, with a particular emphasis on economic and trade cooperation. A key focus will be on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and future connectivity initiatives that are pivotal to regional development and bilateral growth. The two sides are also expected to align their views on cooperation within various multilateral forums.
This high-profile visit underscores the consistent tradition of top-level exchanges between Pakistan and China. It reflects a mutual and profound commitment from both nations to continually deepen their strategic relationship, ensuring it remains robust and forward-looking in addressing common goals and challenges.
