President Asif Ali Zardari has called for stronger economic and trade cooperation between Pakistan and China. He stressed the need to expand mutually beneficial partnerships.
The president expressed these views during a meeting at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad on Friday. President of China Africa and Asia Trade and Cooperation Promotion Association Hao Yuejiao attended the meeting.
Zardari welcomed efforts to strengthen bilateral trade and investment relations. He also highlighted the importance of exploring new opportunities for economic collaboration.
President Stresses Greater Business Cooperation
The president particularly emphasised greater business-to-business engagement between Pakistan and China. He said stronger private-sector links could create new opportunities for both countries.
Furthermore, he called for identifying additional areas of cooperation. Such initiatives could help expand trade and encourage greater investment between the two sides.
Zardari also welcomed ongoing efforts to deepen commercial relations. He stressed that stronger economic ties could deliver long-term benefits for both countries.
Pakistan Seeks Wider Trade Opportunities
The meeting focused on ways to enhance bilateral economic engagement. Both sides discussed opportunities for increasing cooperation across different sectors.
President Zardari reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to expanding economic ties with China. He also encouraged initiatives that could promote trade and investment.
Senator Saleem Mandviwalla was also present during the meeting. The discussions highlighted the importance of strengthening private-sector participation in bilateral economic relations.
Pakistan and China maintain longstanding economic and strategic ties. The latest discussions aim to further expand cooperation through stronger commercial engagement.
