Chinese Ambassador Meets NA Speaker, Reaffirms Strong Pakistan–China Strategic Partnership
ISLAMABAD: (News Pulse) The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan, Mr. Jiang Zaidong, paid a courtesy call on Speaker of the National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, at the Parliament House in Islamabad.
During the meeting, Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq described China as Pakistan’s closest and most trusted friend, highlighting that China has consistently supported Pakistan during challenging times. He expressed pride in the longstanding, all-weather friendship between the two countries and praised their close cooperation in the economic and defence sectors. The Speaker emphasized that Pakistan–China relations are built on mutual trust and respect, reaffirming that both nations are strategic partners.
The NA Speaker further noted that Pakistan and China have always stood together in times of difficulty, adding that defence cooperation between the two countries plays a vital role in promoting lasting peace and stability in the region.
Recalling his earlier tenure as Speaker, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq termed President Xi Jinping’s address to a joint session of the Parliament of Pakistan as a great honour for the Pakistani legislature.
Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong appreciated the Speaker’s positive remarks and said that the people of Pakistan and China share deep-rooted and enduring bonds of friendship. He added that the strategic partnership between the two countries continues to strengthen with each passing day.
