President Asif Ali Zardari met with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong on Monday at Aiwan-e-Sadr to review Pakistan-China bilateral relations and discuss the escalating tensions with India following the April 22 Pahalgam incident. Zardari voiced deep concern over India’s “irresponsible and aggressive posture,” warning that such actions threaten the peace and stability of the region.
Ambassador Jiang reaffirmed China’s enduring and strategic partnership with Pakistan, describing the two countries as “iron brothers” and assuring Beijing’s unwavering support in maintaining regional peace. He thanked President Zardari for sharing Pakistan’s perspective and emphasized China’s commitment to stability in South Asia.
In a separate meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also engaged with Ambassador Jiang. He thanked Chinese Premier Li Qiang for supporting Pakistan’s call for a credible and transparent international investigation into the Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 lives in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
Sharif expressed appreciation for China’s continued backing amid rising regional tensions and conveyed his best wishes to President Xi Jinping and Premier Li, commending China’s understanding of Pakistan’s principled position on India’s actions.
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President Zardari warned of India’s aggressive behavior as a threat to regional peace.
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China reaffirmed strategic support, calling the two countries “iron brothers”.
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Ambassador Jiang expressed continued Chinese backing for peace in South Asia.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appreciated China’s endorsement of a transparent international investigation into the April 22 Pahalgam attack.
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Both Pakistani leaders expressed gratitude for China’s consistent support in challenging times.
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China acknowledged and supported Pakistan’s stance on the situation with India and Kashmir.
The back-to-back high-level engagements with the Chinese Ambassador underscore the strength of Pakistan-China ties in the face of growing regional tensions. Both President Zardari and Prime Minister Sharif expressed serious concerns over India’s recent actions, while China reiterated its solidarity and strategic alignment with Pakistan. The meetings reinforced a shared commitment to regional stability, mutual support, and a collaborative approach to addressing emerging threats, particularly those stemming from the Kashmir conflict.
