Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has conveyed his heartfelt felicitations to Chinese President Xi Jinping on the auspicious occasion of the Chinese Spring Festival and the advent of the Year of the Snake. In his letter to President Xi Jinping, Asif Ali Zardari reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the ironclad friendship between the two countries, saying that he is looking forward to meeting President Xi Jinping in Beijing to exchange views on further strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing the bonds of friendship.
According to Radio Pakistan, in the letter, the President highlighted the resilience and solidarity demonstrated by the two nations as All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partners. He said the tireless efforts of successive leaderships have nurtured and strengthened this unique and exemplary bond of interstate relations.
The President said Pakistan would continue to remain firmly committed to the ‘One China’ policy, emphasizing this is the cornerstone of our foreign policy. The President also expressed his profound gratitude to President Xi for his unwavering support in furthering Pakistan-China relations, particularly his visionary leadership in advancing the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
He said that China has made remarkable progress in 2024 across diverse fields, and lauded the enduring and ever-growing friendship between Pakistan and China. The President also extended his best wishes for President Xi Jinping’s health and happiness as well as for the continued progress and prosperity of the Chinese people.