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Pakistan and China Corner Stone of Stability in South Asia Zardari

BEIJING: President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday said that Pakistan and China together were the corner stone of stability in South Asia.

He stated this during his meeting with Chinese premier Wen Jiabao.Both the leaders discussed whole gamut of Pakistan-China bilateral relations.

The two leaders reiterated the deep, strong ties between the two countries and vowed to further strengthen in the days ahead.

Welcoming President Zardari and his delegation, the Chinese premier said, “this is your 5th visit to China and it demonstrates how much importance you accord to bilateral relations between our two countries.”

President Asif Ali Zardari said that China had cooperated a lot during Shaheed Benazir Bhutto’s tenures. This time the PPP is again in power and Pakistan expects the same cooperation from China to help resolve the challenges the country is facing, he said.

The Chinese prime minister said that the 60th anniversary of Pak-China relations would be celebrated in cordial atmosphere.

About the importance of geo-political position of Pakistan in the region, he said, Pakistan is an important country of the region and fighting the war against terrorism.The international community, he said, should come forward to help Pakistan and make its fight against terror a success.

Recalling his last visit to Pakistan, the Chinese premier said the people of Pakistan had accorded him a warm welcome. He expressed the desire to visit Pakistan soon.

He said that both Pakistan and China would work together to bring the situation in Attaabad lake in Hunza to normal.

President Zardari said that Pakistan wants connectivity to China through road link, oil pipeline and optic fibre. He said that Pakistan desires that China should take maximum benefits from Gwadar Port.

“We can jointly think about reaching upward in Asia exploring those markets through Pakistan,” he said.

The Chinese premier said,” I know you take more interest in construction of highways that can improve connectivity between the two countries.”

The President was accompanied by his two daughters, Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari and members of his entourage.

The President introduced members of his delegation to the Chinese premier. Pakistan ambassador to China Masood Khan was also present during the meeting.

Meanwhile, President Asif Ali Zardari here on Thursday inaugurated the Mohenjodaro/Ghandhara photo exhibition at the prestigious Tsinghua University. He also visited Xinhua University.

Source : Business Recorder