President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today extended heartfelt felicitations to the government and the people of the People’s Republic of China on their seventy-sixth National Day.

Their messages underscored the significance of this occasion as a symbol of China’s extraordinary progress and unity. In separate communications, President Zardari praised Chinese President Xi Jinping”s visionary leadership, which has propelled China to the forefront of innovation, global influence, and sustainable development. He expressed a desire to see stronger people-to-people connections between Pakistan and China, emphasizing collaboration in areas such as science, education, technology, and culture.

Prime Minister Sharif, in his message, acknowledged China”s pivotal role in global development, stability, and the promotion of peace. He highlighted the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor as a critical collaborative economic initiative, now advancing into its second phase. Sharif expressed Pakistan”s pride in its fraternal ties with China and optimism about the future, hoping to elevate the bilateral relationship to new pinnacles.

The leaders” statements reflect a shared commitment to enhancing the strategic partnership between the two nations, underscoring mutual aspirations for continued growth and cooperation.