President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have extended warm and heartfelt greetings to the government and people of the People’s Republic of China on the occasion of their 76th National Day, celebrating a historic journey of resilience, progress, and unity.

In his message, President Zardari praised President Xi Jinping’s visionary leadership, which has steered China towards innovation, sustainable development, and global influence.

He emphasized the importance of strengthening Pakistan-China people-to-people ties, rooted in shared values and enhanced cooperation in science, technology, education, and culture.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in his message, acknowledged China’s vital role in promoting peace, development, and stability at the global level.

He underlined the significance of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as a cornerstone of bilateral cooperation, now entering its second phase of growth and opportunity.

Both leaders reaffirmed Pakistan’s pride in its all-weather friendship with China, expressing hope that the partnership will continue to grow stronger, uplifting the people of both nations and contributing to global peace and prosperity.