Pak-China sign MoU to enhance cooperation

February 06, 2025 (MLN): Pakistan and China signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance cooperation in various fields, including science and technology, media, clean energy, and socio-economic development.

This agreement was made during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, attended by President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan and President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China.

At the meeting, the two leaders discussed the positive trajectory of the bilateral relationship, regional and international issues of common interest, and opportunities to further expand the scope of the bilateral partnership.

They particularly emphasized the importance of continued high-level exchanges, according to the press release issued.

Underlining the enduring friendship between the two countries, they also reaffirmed support for each other on the issues of core interest.

President Zardari reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast commitment to its All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership with China and underlined the unique, time-tested, and special relationship between the two countries.

He also commended China’s exemplary development, progress, and prosperity, calling it a manifestation of the vision of the Chinese leadership and the dynamism of the Chinese people.

President Zardari also paid rich tribute to President Xi Jinping for China’s profound contributions to global development under the Belt & Road Initiative (BRI).

He termed China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as a shining model of the BRI’s visionary concept of win-win cooperation.

Both sides also discussed the high-quality development of CPEC 2.0 and its vital role in promoting regional connectivity, shared benefits, and common prosperity, including through partnerships with other countries.

They underlined the significance of people-to-people linkages and cultural exchanges for strengthening the China-Pakistan Community of Shared Future in the New Era.

President Zardari extended the invitation to President Xi to visit Pakistan, emphasizing that the people and government of Pakistan hold him in high esteem as a visionary leader and as a special friend of Pakistan.

Earlier, President Asif Ali Zardari was warmly welcomed by President Xi and presented with the guard of honor upon his arrival.

A group of children also extended a warm welcome and offered a heartfelt reception to the President.

After the ceremony, President Xi Jinping hosted a state banquet in honor of President Asif Ali Zardari and his accompanying delegation.

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