China willing to enhance strategic coordination with Pakistan: FM

Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said here that China is willing to enhance its strategic coordination with Pakistan to safeguard their common interests and promote regional peace and development.
Yang made the remarks during a meeting with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on the sidelines of the 67th session of the UN General Assembly, reported Xinhua.
Yang talked positively of the two nations’ bilateral ties, noting that China will work with Pakistan to implement agreements reached by the leaders of the two countries, improve pragmatic cooperation in various areas and advance the strategic partnership.
For his part, Zardari said Pakistan is pleased with China’s development achievements and attaches great importance to Beijing’s important role in regional and international affairs.
Pakistan, he said, is willing to continue to deepen friendly cooperation with China in all fields and promote their strategic partnership.