Bilawal Bhutto extends best wishes to Communist Party of China on 20th National Congress

Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Sunday extended his best wishes to the Communist Party of China (CPC) on its 20th National Congress.

In a message, Bilawal Bhutto said throughout its history, the Chinese Communist Party had made enormous contributions to the progress and prosperity of the Chinese nation and to global peace.

“Leaders like Chairman Mao hold legendary status in this journey and the Chinese march towards development. Now under the visionary leadership of General Secretary Xi Jinping the People’s Republic of China is moving at a fast pace toward the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, he added.

Bilawal said the 20th National Congress was taking place at a time when the tides had changed and were transforming the international political, economic and social landscape.

“I am confident that under the wise leadership of the Chinese Communist Party, China will continue to play its due role in international politics and for global peace.”

“Pakistan Peoples Party and the Communist Party of China enjoy a rich history of bilateral cooperation and exchanges,” he recalled.

“Steered by my grandfather Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and my parents Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto and former president Asif

Ali Zardari the two parties have established close bonds and contributed to solidifying bilateral friendship between our two countries.”

The Foreign Minister said the people of Pakistan had watched with great fascination and pride the ascent of its closest friend and strategic partner.

“As all-weather strategic partners and iron brothers, we are inspired by the CPC’s foresight in steering the Chinese nation on a path of high-quality governance and socio-economic development.”

“We are confident that our close partnership will continue to grow from strength to strength.”

He said he was certain that the outcome of the 20th National Congress of the party would serve to further strengthen bilateral friendship and promote deeper cooperation as envisioned by the two peoples of Pakistan and China.

“As I congratulate the Chinese people on the occasion of the 20th National Congress of the CPC, I extend my best wishes for the continued peace and prosperity of the people of China under the leadership of the Communist Party of China.”