Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday (April 26, 2026) landed in China on a week-long visit, when he is expected to discuss trade and plans for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Aimed at strengthening the bilateral ties, with particular emphasis on economic cooperation, Zardari landed in Changsha in Hunan province on April 25 to meet with provincial leadership there.
He would remain in Hunan province till April 27, following which he would visit Sanya in Hainan province from April 28 to May 1, according to a statement from Pakistan’s Foreign Office on Friday (April 25).
During the trip, he is expected to meet with Chinese leadership to discuss bilateral ties, including progress on economic cooperation and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
The Foreign Office described the visit as part of ongoing efforts to deepen the “all-weather strategic cooperative partnership” between the two countries, which are marking 75 years of diplomatic relations this year.
The visit comes amid growing regional diplomatic activity, including speculation over a potential second round of Iran–US talks in Pakistan.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan late Friday (April 25) for meetings with the country’s leadership to discuss the future of the diplomatic efforts to end the US-Iran war.
Separately, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said US Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff and presidential adviser Jared Kushner would travel to Pakistan on Saturday (April 26) for discussions involving representatives of the Iranian delegation.
China has actively supported Pakistan’s role in the diplomatic efforts to find a peaceful solution to the West Asia crisis that has impacted the energy security of several nations, including itself.