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Pakistani foreign relations

China and Pakistan Strengthen Iron-Clad Friendship During Zardari's Visit

Strategic Insights

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Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong has reflected on President Asif Ali Zardari's 10-day visit to China, calling it a significant addition to the countries' "legendary friendship" that has advanced practical bilateral cooperation and deepened the bond between their two peoples. During the visit, President Zardari traversed three provincial-level administrative regions, visited four destinations, met with heads of local governments, and engaged with ordinary Chinese citizens.

Key Takeaways:

  • President Zardari's 10-day visit to China, from September 12 to 21, has strengthened the iron-clad friendship between China and Pakistan.
  • The visit has added new chapters to the China-Pakistan friendship and advanced practical bilateral cooperation.
  • President Zardari commended the role of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in China's liberation and rise as a global power during his visit to the Memorial Hall of the CPC's First National Congress in Shanghai.
  • China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperative partners and iron-clad friends, with their friendship being a precious asset to both countries and their peoples.
  • China is willing to work with Pakistan to implement the Action Plan to Foster an Even Closer China-Pakistan Community with a Shared Future in the New Era (2025-2029).
  • China is ready to work with Pakistan to effectively implement the consensus reached by the two countries' leaders and give full play to the comprehensive effects of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Project.
  • China and Pakistan are working to strengthen exchanges on governance experience and focus on cooperation in key areas, including industry, agriculture, and mining.

Statistics:

  • The visit lasted for 10 days, from September 12 to 21.
  • President Zardari visited four destinations and met with heads of local governments.
  • China plans to implement the Action Plan to Foster an Even Closer China-Pakistan Community with a Shared Future in the New Era (2025-2029).
  • The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Project is a key area of cooperation between China and Pakistan.
  • Both China and Pakistan are in a critical phase of development and rejuvenation, with both countries dedicated to fulfilling their people's aspirations for a better life.

Sources:

  • [1]jiang Zaidong's article on President Zardari's visit to China.

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