Zardari attends Asian Winter Games ceremony in China

Ceremony draws high-profile attendees, including Sultan of Brunei, President of Kyrgyzstan and PM of Thailand

By Our Correspondent
February 08, 2025
President Asif Ali Zardari in a group photo with the Heads of States/Governments attending the Opening Ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games 2025 on February 07, 2025. — APP
President Asif Ali Zardari in a group photo with the Heads of States/Governments attending the Opening Ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games 2025 on February 07, 2025. — APP

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday attended the grand opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China, alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping and other heads of states from Asia.

The ceremony drew high-profile attendees, including the Sultan of Brunei, President of Kyrgyzstan and Prime Minister of Thailand. The games, scheduled from February 7 to 14, have attracted over 1,200 athletes from 34 countries. Pakistani winter athletes are also participating in the event.

Zardari’s participation in the opening ceremony highlights the importance of the games in fostering regional cooperation and strengthening people-to-people ties. The games offer an opportunity to further deepen cultural cooperation among regional nations and promote sports diplomacy between Pakistan and China. The president’s participation will also further cement the bilateral ties between Islamabad and Beijing.

The Asian Winter Games could also serve as a significant platform for advancing winter sports in Pakistan. Zardari also extended his best wishes to the Chinese government and all athletes competing in the games.