SANYA: President Asif Ali Zardari, on Tuesday, arrived in Sanya, a city in China’s Hainan province, after completing his visit to Hunan province.
Upon his arrival, the president was received by Wang Qiyang, Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Hainan. China’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, and Pakistan’s Consul General in Guangzhou, Sardar Muhammad, were also present on the occasion.
“The president’s visit to Sanya reflects the continuity of high-level exchanges between Pakistan and China and underscores efforts to further strengthen bilateral cooperation,” President’s Secretariat Media Wing said in a press release.
Sanya, a globally recognized tourist destination, plays a key role in the development of the Hainan Free Trade Port and serves as an important hub for economic and commercial activities.
During his visit, President Zardari is expected to hold discussions with the provincial leadership on enhancing economic, trade, and strategic cooperation, as well as advancing progress on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
The president will also attend the commissioning ceremony of the Pakistan Navy submarine ‘Hangor’ in Sanya. –Agencies
