National Day Message: China is a beacon of hope, says Zardari

Zardari says that China’s extraordinary rise over the past 62 years bears testimony to the wisdom of its leaders.

ISLAMABAD: Asif Ali Zardari has said that China’s extraordinary rise over the past 62 years bears testimony to the wisdom of its leaders and the genius of its people. “China has become a beacon of hope and a source of inspiration for the peoples of developing countries around the world. Pakistan rejoices in China’s phenomenal success and supports its efforts for the promotion of peace and harmony in Asia and beyond,” said President Asif Zardari in his message of felicitation to his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao on the occasion of China’s National Day falling on October 1. The president said, “on behalf of the government and the people of Pakistan, it gives me great pleasure to extend to Your Excellency, and the government and people of China, our best wishes and sincere felicitations on the auspicious occasion of China’s National Day.”

Published in The Express Tribune, October 2^nd, 2011.