President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday held a bilateral meeting with Vice-President of China Han Zheng wherein they reaffirmed their resolve to further deepen the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership based on mutual trust, respect, and a shared vision for regional peace and prosperity, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
In the meeting held on the sidelines of the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, they also agreed to continue close cooperation on issues of mutual interest at regional and international fora.
Recalling his recent visit to China, President Zardari said that Pakistan and China were iron brothers and all-weather strategic cooperative partners. He thanked China for its consistent and unwavering support to Pakistan through all challenges, reaffirming that friendship with China remained the cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy.
The president commended China’s continued partnership in the successful implementation of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which had entered its second phase of high-quality development.
Vice President Han Zheng conveyed warm greetings from President Xi Jinping and reaffirmed the enduring strength of the Pakistan-China friendship.
He appreciated Pakistan’s efforts in combating terrorism and promoting regional peace and stability.
The Chinese vice-president noted that China would continue to support Pakistan’s economic development under the second phase of CPEC, particularly in transport and infrastructure, information technology, agriculture, and vocational training.
First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, and Pakistan’s Ambassador to Qatar were also present during the meeting.
Reporter Awais Kiyani