ISLAMABAD (PEN) : President Asif Ali Zardari met Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang on Tuesday wherein the visiting Chinese premier praised Pakistan for China’s strong support on all fundamental issues.
This is first ever visit of any Chinese premier in last eleven years.
“China will continue to support Pakistan’s territorial integrity, independence and prosperity,” Li Chiang said.
The President stressed the need to increase communication through all-weather roads to strengthen commercial and public relations.
National Sardar Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq held a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Islamabad today and discussed bilateral relations.
Both the sides agreed to enhance bilateral trade and undertake joint efforts for regional peace and stability.
In his remarks, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said hosting SCO meeting is an honour for Pakistan and it will project positive image of Pakistan. He said this platform will enhance regional cooperation.
The Speaker National Assembly said China is a strategic partner of Pakistan.
He said parliamentary level cooperation between Pakistan and China will be enhanced. He said exchange of parliamentary delegations will be promoted in future.