President Asif Ali Zardari congratulated Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday on the occasion of the Chinese spring festival and the arrival of the year of the snake.
In his message, President Zardari expressed his strong commitment to further strengthen the long -standing relationship between Pakistan and China. He sent his eagerness to meet President XI in Beijing to discuss the improvement in bilateral cooperation.
The president has recognized the resilience of the two nations as all -time strategic cooperative partners. He underlined the tireless efforts of successive leadership in the two countries that have contributed to the growth of their unique and robust partnership.
President Zardari reaffirmed Pakistan’s unshakable support for Chinese politics, describing it as a cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy. He also deeply thanks President XI for his leadership in the progress of the Chinese-Pakistani economic corridor (CPEC) and the strengthening of bilateral relations.
The president welcomed the significant progress of China in 2024 in various sectors and reiterated his belief in the lasting and constantly evolving friendship between the two nations. He concluded by wishing President XI a good health and prosperity for him and the Chinese people.
The Chinese Spring Festival, which marks the start of a new lunar year, began on January 29, 2025 and is traditionally considered a moment of renewal and celebration.
Yesterday, the Minister of Sindh, Ziaul Hassan Lanjar, advised Chinese nationals who asked the high court of the Sindh (SHC) against the alleged harassment of the police to respect standard operational procedures (SOPS) to respond to these concerns.
Addressing the media on Monday, Lanjar stressed that Chinese citizens should channel their grievances by the Chinese consulate or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, according to protocols jointly designed by the Sindh government and the Chinese consulate.
“These petitioners have no direct investment in Pakistan, and their petition is not legally healthy,” said the minister. He added that he had asked the Inspector General (IG) to form a team to engage with the Chinese consul general in Karachi to solve the problem.
Lanjar reiterated respect for the Sindh government for Chinese nationals, but stressed the importance of joining official procedures. “We appreciate our Chinese partners considerably, but they must follow the SOPS established by the government in collaboration with the Chinese authorities,” he said.
The Minister also announced his intention to meet the Chinese Consul General to publish an official declaration and resolve the amicable concerns.
