Pakistan’s counterterrorism and peace efforts praised, Han Zheng
Wire desk byline Sourced from Xinhua, Dawn, Arab News, Anadolu and Minute Mirror. Translated and abridged by the GSRRA Desk.
President Zardari meets Vice President of China
President Asif Ali Zardari held a bilateral meeting with the Vice President of China, Han Zheng, on the sidelines of the Second World Summit for Social Development.
Recalling his recent visit to China, the President said that Pakistan and China are 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 remains 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 has now 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.
The two leaders 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. They also agreed to continue close cooperation on issues of mutual interest at regional and international fora.
First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, and Pakistan’s Ambassador to Qatar were also present during the meeting.
Reference Link:- https://globalnewspakistan.com/2025/11/05/pakistans-counterterrorism-and-peace-efforts-praised-han-zheng/
Zamir Ahmed Awan is the founder and Chair of the Global Silk Route Research Alliance, a think tank in Islamabad. He studied engineering at Shanghai University in the 1980s, and years later he went back to China as Pakistan's science counsellor in Beijing, from 2010 until 2016, working on science and higher education cooperation between the two countries.…
