Synopsis
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari in Beijing, emphasizing the strong friendship between the two nations. They discussed political support, cooperation in various fields, and the importance of legislative exchanges.Key Takeaways
- Strengthened political support between China and Pakistan
- Advancements in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
- Focus on modernization and community building
- Legislative cooperation as a foundation for bilateral relations
- Support for China's global initiatives
Beijing, Feb 5 (NationPress) Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in discussions with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari in Beijing on Wednesday.
Xi emphasized that China and Pakistan share an unbreakable friendship and are recognized as all-weather strategic cooperative allies.
In recent years, both nations have provided substantial political backing to one another, maintained close high-level interactions, and advanced the development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor alongside collaborations in various sectors, setting a commendable example for international relations, he stated.
China is prepared to collaborate with Pakistan to enhance their modernization efforts, expedite the formation of a closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in this new era, deliver increased benefits to both populations, and contribute more significantly to regional peace, stability, and prosperity, according to Xi.
Previously, Zhao Leji, Chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, also engaged with the Pakistani President.
China expresses its willingness to work with Pakistan to sustain their traditional friendship, implement the crucial agreements reached by the two heads of state, and accelerate the establishment of a closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in this new era, he remarked.
Highlighting the importance of exchanges and cooperation between legislative bodies as a vital aspect of bilateral relations, Zhao stated that the NPC is eager to collaborate with the Pakistani parliament to enhance exchanges at all levels and provide a legal foundation for China-Pakistan cooperation, as reported by Xinhua news agency.
Zardari reiterated Pakistan's steadfast support for China's core interests and significant concerns, as well as backing the three global initiatives proposed by China: the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative.
Pakistan is prepared to foster interactions between the legislatures of both nations and deepen the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between Pakistan and China.
