BEIJING: President Asif Ali Zardari has begun an official visit to China, focusing on strengthening economic cooperation and advancing projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
He arrived in Changsha shortly after midnight, where he was welcomed by local officials, including a senior representative from Hunan’s provincial legislature, along with diplomats from both countries. His trip is scheduled in two phases: first in Hunan province’s Changsha, followed by Hainan province’s Sanya, where he will continue high-level engagements.
According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, the visit aims to deepen collaboration in trade, investment, and infrastructure development. Talks with provincial leadership will cover a broad range of bilateral issues, with particular emphasis on expanding CPEC-related opportunities.
The trip also holds symbolic importance, as Pakistan and China commemorate 75 years of diplomatic relations. Officials say the visit reflects a continued commitment by both nations to strengthen their long-standing strategic partnership through sustained high-level exchanges.
Zardari’s previous visit to China last year resulted in multiple agreements between Sindh authorities and Chinese partners, covering sectors such as agriculture, energy, defence, railways, and farmer training, with plans to extend these initiatives nationwide.
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