China has assured its complete support to Pakistan on regional and international issues during a meeting of Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao in Tiangin on Tuesday.
The two leaders discussed a whole range of issues including cooperation in defense‚ infrastructure development‚ energy‚ agriculture and banking. The two leaders reaffirmed the resolve to further strengthen ties in trade and defense.
They noted that both countries share similar views on important regional and global issues and would continue to extend support to each other at all levels.
The two sides were of view that they are opposed to terrorism and continue to cooperate with each other to eliminate this threat.
They also agreed on exploiting full potential of the two business communities to boost their economy and trade. They renewed their focus on achieving target of fifteen billion dollars bilateral trade.
Prime Minister Pervez Ashraf said Pakistan’s attaches great importance to enhancing economic and trade links with China.
He sought investment by Chinese companies in Pakistan’s various areas and stressed the need for making efforts to realize full potential of bilateral trade.
The Prime Minister termed the Chinese assistance in carrying out mega projects in Pakistan as significant. He said it was high time to address the global economic crisis and find ways to counter its impact on growing economies.
Chinese Premier said his country considers Pakistan its friend and underscored the importance of time tested strategic partnership between the two countries.
He reiterated the stance of his government of supporting the sovereignty and integrity of Pakistan.
Wen Jiabao expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s role against terrorism and extremism and called for greater international recognition of its efforts and sacrifices in this regard.
Chinese Premier said his country considers Pakistan its friend and underscored the importance of time tested strategic partnership between the two countries.
He reiterated support to Pakistan’s sovereignty and integrity.
The two leaders agreed to continue closer cooperation in combating terrorism.
Wen Jiabao expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s role in the fight against terrorism and extremism and called for greater international recognition of its efforts and sacrifices in this regard.
