ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Pakistan and China on Monday agreed to continue their bilateral cooperation for regional peace, progress and stability.
In a meeting held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad, President Mamnoon Hussain and the Vice Premier of the State Council of China Wang Yang also agreed that both the Countries would continue to work together for development and prosperity of humanity.
The two leaders also emphasized on early completion of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Extending gratitude to the visiting dignitary for participation of a high level delegation from China to mark the 70th Independence Day celebrations of Pakistan, the president said that this reflects that both Countries enjoy cordial relations.
The president said that both Countries stand by each other in hours of happiness and sorrow which is an example for the world.
Expressing concern over recent violation of territorial integrity of China by India, the president noted that the patience demonstrated by China is commendable.
President Mamnoon underlined that Pakistan supports China on all important issues including Taiwan, Tibet, Xianjiang and South China Sea.
Mamnoon Hussain said that Pakistan will continue to work for elimination of terrorism with the cooperation of China. He praised the role of China for peace in Afghanistan.
“We expect that these efforts will bear positive results and the issue will soon be resolved,” he said.
The president underscored that Pakistan desires to resolve all outstanding issues with India through dialogue including the issue of Jammu & Kashmir. He said that he was looking forward to an early visit by the prime minister of China to Pakistan.
While speaking on the occasion, the Vice Premier of State Council of China Wang Yang said that Pak-China friendship is above political considerations and interests.
Wang Yang said that Pakistan has done well in fight against terrorism according to its circumstances due to which the situation of Pakistan is much better than other countries of the region.
The Chinese Vice Premier stressed that China will continue to extend cooperation to Pakistan in this regard. He commended the speech of President Mamnoon Hussain during the flag hoisting ceremony and said it will promote national unity and expedite the pace of national progress.
The visiting dignitary added that increase in economic cooperation between the two countries is encouraging and hoped that the volume of bilateral trade will continue to enhance steadily.
Noting the existing imbalance in trade between the two Countries, he said that Pakistan’s exports to China will be enhanced.
Terming the cooperation of Pakistan to China on various international and regional matters a valuable asset, Wang Yang said that Pak-China friendship is an example for the world.
