Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari in Beijing on Wednesday as part of Zardari’s five-day visit to China, which runs from February 4 to 8. Discussions focused on bilateral relations, including economic cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), regional connectivity, and security collaboration.
During the meeting, Xi reaffirmed China’s commitment to its longstanding partnership with Pakistan, referring to the two nations as “ironclad friends and all-weather strategic cooperative partners.” He stated that China is prepared to work alongside Pakistan on modernization efforts and enhance their shared economic and development goals.
Zardari reiterated Pakistan’s “steadfast commitment” to its strategic partnership with China, emphasizing cooperation in political, economic, military, and cultural domains. The leaders also underscored mutual support in global affairs and pledged to advance projects under the multibillion-dollar CPEC framework.
In a separate engagement, Pakistani Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with his Chinese counterpart Qi Yanjun in Beijing. The two sides agreed to enhance intelligence-sharing mechanisms and strengthen border security cooperation. Pakistan also secured an agreement to acquire police equipment and technology from China.
Zardari held additional discussions with Zhao Leji, chairman of China’s National People’s Congress Standing Committee. Talks focused on the second phase of CPEC, with an emphasis on high-quality development in science and technology, renewable energy, infrastructure, and agriculture. Both sides described CPEC as a “shining example” of development driven by mutual benefit and shared prosperity.
Zardari also visited the Monument to the People’s Heroes in Beijing, paying tribute to China’s national heroes. The trip highlights Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to reinforce its strategic alliance with China amid evolving regional and global dynamics.
