Pak-China ties getting stronger day by day: Dawei
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that Pakistan wanted cordial ties with all its neighbors. The Prime Minister was talking to Chinese Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Wu Dawei who called on him at the PM’s House on Monday. The Prime Minister termed the menace of terrorism as a global phenomenon with Pakistan being its worst affectees. He reaffirmed his government’s determination to persist in its efforts to eradicate this menace and called for collective actions by all the countries in the region. He stated that Pakistan desired de-escalation of tensions with India and hoped that these sentiments would be reciprocated by the Indian leadership, as well.
The Prime Minister regretted the fact that only the elements inimical to cordial Pakistan-India ties and the terrorists had benefited from the situation which evolved in the aftermath of Mumbai tragedy.
Dilating upon the Pakistan-China bilateral relations, the Prime Minister expressed his satisfaction on the ongoing multidimensional ties between the two countries and hoped that this time tested all weather friendship between the two countries would gain new heights in the future.
The Chinese Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs expressed his government’s sympathies and commiseration with the government and people of Pakistan on Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed’s first anniversary.
He commended Pakistan’s matured and restrained approach in the wake of Mumbai incidents and hoped that both sides would continue to show restraint and cooperate with each other in the investigation. He underscored strong desire of his government for peace and stability of South Asian region and resolution of all the bilateral issues between Pakistan and India through dialogue.
Mr. Dawei agreed with the Prime Minister for the need to further expand the multifaceted bilateral cooperation between the two countries in all the fields. He assured the Prime Minister that China would steadfastly stand by Pakistan in latter’s efforts to overcome its present economic difficulties.
He said that besides US $ one billion balance of payment support provided this year, China had recently announced further assistance of RMB 100 million to Pakistan. He said that one of the main purposes of his visit was to discuss the road map for bilateral cooperation in 2009 and identified energy, telecommunications, agriculture and agro-industry as areas on which the two countries should focus for enhanced cooperation in the near future. The meeting was attended by the Advisor to the PM on National Security, Secretary Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Ambassador.
While Chinese Vice Foreign Minister, Wu Dawei along with eight members delegation held meeting with Advisor on Interior for Prime Minister Rehman Malik also. Pak-China relationship and security issues were discussed during the meeting. Chinese Vice Foreign Minister, said that Pak-China friendship is getting stronger and stronger day by day.
Advisor on Interior for Prime Minister Rehman Malik lauded China’s cooperation with Pakistan, adding that Pakistan has arrested members and leaders of outlawed organizations and taken strict actions against them according to UN decisions.
While in his meeting with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani at General Headquarters Chinese Vice Foreign Minister, Wu Dawei to discuss matters of bilateral interest. According to sources, General Kayani highlighted the need to defuse mounting tension between Pakistan and India in the meeting. COAS Kayani further said that it is in the best interest of the region to avoid conflict and to restore peace process. However, various others issued also were discussed in the meeting.-SANA
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