{"id":537812,"date":"2026-03-24T00:35:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T19:35:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=537812"},"modified":"2026-03-24T00:35:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T19:35:34","slug":"xi-jinping-congratulates-zardari-on-pakistan-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/xi-jinping-congratulates-zardari-on-pakistan-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Xi Jinping congratulates Zardari on Pakistan Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> ISLAMABAD<br \/>\nChinese President Xi Jinping has sent a congratulatory message to President Asif Ali Zardari on Pakistan Day.<br \/>\nIn his message, Xi Jinping said that for a long time, the government and people of Pakistan have steadfastly safeguarded national sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national dignity, overcome various risks and challenges, and advanced national development, making contributions to regional peace, stability, development and prosperity.<br \/>\nHe said as a close friend, China is sincerely pleased with Pakistan\u2019s development achievements.<br \/>\nHe stressed that this year marks the start of China\u2019s 15th Five-Year Plan and the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Pakistan.<br \/>\nThe Chinese President expressed hope that the both sides will carry forward their traditional friendship, enhance strategic communication and alignment of development strategies, and move forward together on their respective paths to modernization.<br \/>\nHe said he attaches great importance to the development of China-Pakistan relations and stands ready to work with President Asif Ali Zardari to accelerate the building of an even closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era and bring greater benefits to both peoples.<br \/>\nChinese Premier Li Qiang also sent a congratulatory message to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a congratulatory message to President Asif Ali Zardari on Pakistan Day. 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