| China reaffirms strong support for Pakistan's security and economic development |
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| Thursday,May 14,2009 Posted: 00:36 BJT(1636 GMT) |
| From:APP Article type:Reproduced |
BEIJING, May 13 (APP): China has reaffirmed strong support for Pakistan’s security and economic development.
This was conveyed by Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi when Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir called on him here Wednesday.
The Foreign Secretary underscored the strong commitment of the democratic leadership, national institutions, and people of Pakistan to the advancement of the Pakistan-China strategic partnership.
The Foreign Secretary briefed Foreign Minister Jiechi on our national efforts to address the challenges of militancy and extremism and shared Pakistan’s perspective on recent developments in the region including Afghanistan.
Salman Bashir also underlined his country’s resolve to deepen bilateral cooperation on security, counter-terrorism and defence as well as development issues.
Foreign Minister Jiechi reiterated China’s strong support for Pakistan’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity and reaffirmed the commitment of the Chinese leadership to further strengthen the Pakistan-China strategic partnership.
He expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s national efforts to address militancy and extremism and assured all possible support to addressing these challenges.
He also conveyed the Chinese government’s decision to provide emergency assistance to Pakistan to help with relief efforts for the displaced persons. The Chinese Foreign Minister stressed that, in the wake of the rapidly changing international and regional situation, it was imperative for China and Pakistan to work closely to safeguard and promote the strategic interests of the two countries.
Pakistan-China cooperation in the international fora was also discussed. It was agreed to intensify mutual collaboration on all issues of common interest, including matters relating to peace and security and UN reform.
Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir is visiting Beijing in connection with the third round of Pakistan-China Strategic Dialogue. The Strategic Dialogue encompasses bilateral, regional and international issues of common interest.
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