President Asif Ali Zardari emphasised Chinese President Xi Jinping’s “indispensable” support for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in a letter to the latter on Thursday. In response to Xi Jinping’s congratulations on taking over as president, Zardari expressed gratitude and reaffirmed Islamabad’s commitment to enhancing practical cooperation with China. Zardari emphasised that despite the fact that both nations have made great strides in their bilateral collaboration, particularly with regard to the economic corridor, their bilateral ties have become stronger over time as a result of shared values, respect, and understanding. Referring to the “unique” bilateral relations between the two nations, the president stated, “Strong Pakistan-China relations are key to regional peace, stability, and development.”