President Mamnoon to meet Chinese counterpart today
The two leaders will witness the signing ceremony of various agreements between the two countries.
BEIJING (Web Desk) - President Mamnoon Hussain will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing today (Wednesday) to boost bilateral cooperation in diverse fields.
Before talks‚ President Xi will formally welcome President Mamnoon Hussain at a special ceremony at the Great Hall of the People.
The two leaders will also witness the signing ceremony of various agreements between the two countries.
President Xi will also host a banquet for his Pakistani counterpart and his entourage.
Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang and top legislator Zhang Deijang will also hold separate meetings with President Mamnoon Hussain.
Pakistan's Ambassador to China Masood Khalid has hoped that President's visit to China would prove instrumental in further cementing the already close and cordial relations.
He said the two countries highly valued their time tested friendship.
Meanwhile‚ Chinese Foreign Office Spokeswoman‚ Hua Chunying at a briefing in Beijing has termed the development of friendship and cooperation with Pakistan a high priority in China’s diplomacy.
She said China is ready to work with Pakistan to ensure the success of President Mamnoon Hussain’s visit‚ to push for new progress in bilateral relations.
