President Zardari to undertake 10-day official visit to China

President Asif Ali Zardari will undertake a 10-day visit to China this month, Pakistan’s Foreign Office said on Thursday.

“On the invitation of the Chinese Government, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mr. Asif Ali Zardari will undertake a visit to China from 12-21 September 2025,” a curtain raiser issued by the Foreign Office read.

During the visit, the President will visit Chengdu, Shanghai, and Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and hold meetings with the provincial leadership.

“The discussions will encompass Pakistan-China bilateral relations, with a particular focus on economic and trade cooperation, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and future connectivity initiatives,” the Foreign Office said.

The two sides will also exchange views on bilateral cooperation at multilateral fora.

“The visit underscores the tradition of high-level exchanges between Pakistan and China, reflecting the deep commitment of the two countries to strengthen their All-weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership. It reaffirms mutual support on the issues of core interests, advance economic and trade cooperation including CPEC, and to highlight their joint commitment to regional peace, development and stability.”