Beijing: President Asif Ali Zardari is set to embark on a significant ten-day visit to China starting Friday, following an invitation from the Chinese Government. This visit will see the President traveling to several key locations, including Chengdu, Shanghai, and the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, where he will engage in discussions with provincial leadership.

According to Radio Pakistan, the discussions during President Zardari’s visit will focus on strengthening Pakistan-China bilateral relations, with a particular emphasis on economic and trade cooperation. Key topics on the agenda include the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and future connectivity initiatives, which are pivotal to both nations’ economic strategies.

In addition to economic discussions, the visit will also serve as a platform for exchanging views on bilateral cooperation in multilateral fora. This engagement highlights the tradition of high-level exchanges between the two countries, showcasing their commitment to enhancing their All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership.

The trip reaffirms both nations’ mutual support on core interest issues and aims to advance economic and trade cooperation, including the significant CPEC initiative. Moreover, it underscores their joint commitment to regional peace, development, and stability, further solidifying the robust ties between Pakistan and China.