President Asif Ali Zardari met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, where both leaders discussed the positive trajectory of bilateral relations and reaffirmed their mutual support on core issues of national interest.
Key Highlights of the Meeting
President Zardari, currently on a five-day visit to China, met President Xi at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The two leaders discussed the growing bilateral relationship, regional and international issues, and opportunities to expand cooperation through high-level exchanges.
President Zardari reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to its strategic partnership with China and praised China’s development and prosperity, attributing it to the vision of Chinese leadership and the dynamism of the Chinese people.
He also acknowledged China’s significant contributions to global development, particularly through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Both leaders referred to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as a “shining model of win-win cooperation”.
The two sides discussed the further development of CPEC 2.0 and its role in promoting regional connectivity and shared prosperity. They also emphasized the importance of people-to-people exchanges to strengthen the China-Pakistan Community of Shared Future.
President Zardari invited President Xi to visit Pakistan, highlighting the strong bond between the two nations.
Security Cooperation and Intelligence Sharing
Separately, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, accompanying President Zardari on his visit, met with Chinese Interior Minister Qi Yanjun. The two leaders discussed measures to enhance security and intelligence sharing between the two countries. They also discussed the securing of borders and the acquisition of modern technology for police and paramilitary forces.
Naqvi mentioned that Pakistan would be purchasing advanced technology and equipment for its police from China. Furthermore, discussions were held about increasing cooperation between the Beijing police and Islamabad police.
Conclusion
This visit served to strengthen Pakistan-China relations, with both nations committing to further cooperation in various fields, particularly in economic, security, and cultural exchanges.
