Key points
- President Zardari says looking forward to meeting President Xi in Beijing
- Reaffirms his resolve to strengthening “ironclad friendship” between Pakistan and China
- Says Pakistan will continue to remain firmly committed to “One China” policy
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari has conveyed his heartfelt felicitations to the President of China, Xi Jinping, on the auspicious occasion of the Chinese Spring Festival and the advent of the Year of the Snake.
In his letter to President Xi Jinping, the President reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the “ironclad friendship” between Pakistan and China, saying that he was looking forward to meeting President Xi Jinping in Beijing to exchange views on further strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing the bonds of friendship.
All-weather partnership
In the letter, the president highlighted the resilience and solidarity demonstrated by the two nations as All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partners, adding that the tireless efforts of successive leaderships had nurtured and strengthened this unique and exemplary bond of interstate relations. “Pakistan would continue to remain firmly committed to the “One China” policy, which is the cornerstone of our foreign policy”, he added.
The president also expressed his profound gratitude to President Xi for his unwavering support in furthering Pakistan-China relations, particularly his visionary leadership in advancing the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
Pakistan would continue to remain firmly committed to the “One China” policy, which is the cornerstone of our foreign policy.” – President Asif Ali Zardari
He said that China had made remarkable progress in 2024 across diverse fields, and lauded the enduring and ever-growing friendship between Pakistan and China.
The president also extended his best wishes for President Xi Jinping’s health and happiness as well as for the continued progress and prosperity of the Chinese people.
