President Zardari Returns to Pakistan After Strengthening Ties with China
— September 21, 2025
ISLAMABAD (AIA) President Asif Ali Zardari has returned to Pakistan after a successful visit to China, where he met with Chinese provincial leadership and discussed bilateral relations, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and future connectivity projects. The visit, which took him to Chengdu, Shanghai, Urumqi, and Kashgar, reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to its strategic partnership with China.
During his meetings, President Zardari exchanged views on regional peace, development, and cooperation, highlighting the depth of Pakistan-China ties. Several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed, aimed at deepening bilateral collaboration in areas such as infrastructure, connectivity, and economic growth.
The visit is seen as a renewal of commitment to the Pak-China strategic partnership, with both countries exploring new avenues for cooperation. President Zardari praised China’s remarkable development, particularly in the Xinjiang region, under the leadership of President Xi Jinping