President Zardari Departs on 10-Day Visit to China

News Desk

Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday left for China on a 10-day official visit, scheduled from September 12 to 21, at the invitation of the Chinese government.

According to the President’s spokesman, Zardari will visit several Chinese cities, including Chengdu, Shanghai, and the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, where he will meet provincial leadership.

Discussions will focus on strengthening Pakistan-China bilateral relations, particularly in economic and trade cooperation, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and future connectivity initiatives. The two sides are also expected to exchange views on enhancing collaboration at multilateral fora.

The visit, the spokesman noted, reflects the tradition of high-level exchanges between the two countries and reaffirms their mutual support on core issues. It also aims to advance economic and trade ties, highlight CPEC’s significance, and demonstrate their joint commitment to regional peace, development, and stability.