Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday appreciating China’s role in Pakistan’s socio-economic development, highlighted the vast potential for increasing bilateral collaboration in the areas of trade, economy, culture, and regional connectivity.
The president, in a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong, who called on him here, said that Pakistan attached utmost importance to its relations with China and was keen to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
He emphasized the need to work together for the promotion of peace, security, and prosperity in the region.
The president said that China had always stood by Pakistan in times of need, and the people of Pakistan remained grateful to their iron-clad brother country for its consistent support and role in Pakistan’s socio-economic development.
On the occasion, the Chinese ambassador conveyed a special birthday message from President Xi Jinping, extending warm wishes to President Zardari on his upcoming birthday.
