President Asif Ali Zardari reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong partnership with China, calling both countries “iron-clad brothers” in an interview with CGTN. He praised China’s Global Governance Initiative as a step toward global peace, cooperation, and development, stressing the importance of economic ties over military solutions. Highlighting Pakistan’s economic vision, he termed the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) 2.0 a transformative project focusing on industrial growth, energy, and modern connectivity, bringing long-term benefits for both nations.