WEB DESK: Development of China is a good thing for the world, as China never interferes in other countries’ internal affairs, said President Asif Ali Zardari
President Asif Ali Zardari expressed optimism about China’s development, highlighting its positive impact on the world.
He specifically cited China’s policy of non-interference in other countries’ internal affairs as a key factor, further emphasizing China’s peaceful trajectory and established relationships with its neighbours.
Zardari made the remarks in an interview with China Media Group in Beijing during his state visit to China from Feb. 4 to 9.
“Every time I come, it’s another city. Every city is another city, even Beijing. I’m coming here now after 10 years, and it’s new to me – the look of it, buildings, this and that, people – everything is different. It’s the fact that you have such hardworking people. Everybody is working in their own field, and it ends up in a collective advantage to the nation,” he said.
President Zardari underscored the enduring relationship between Pakistan and China, framing China’s growing influence as a beneficial development, free of cause for alarm. He reiterated his belief in China’s commitment to peace and in the enduring strength of the partnership between their two countries.
He further said, “The rise of China, which is a good thing — China has never been an occupier. I’m your neighbour and have been your neighbor since centuries (ago). So why should one neighbour, which knows that the Chinese are not the kind who want to interfere in other countries, be scared? And I would never be scared of China. I (could) be scared of another country, all right, but not China. I have faith in not only the peaceful dialogue but for our friendship,”
