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Summary President Zardari has said that Pakistan greatly values China's economic support and assistance.
President Asif Ali Zardari has stressed the need to further enhance cooperation among think tanks of Pakistan and China to promote commonality of views.The President said this while talking to Chairman China Foundation for International Studies Zhang Deguang who called on him in Islamabad on Tuesday.They discussed Pak-China bilateral relations‚ multifaceted mutual cooperation and regional situation.The President said that Pakistan greatly values Chinas economic support and assistance. He said that there was need to translate strong bonds of friendship between Pakistan and China into economic benefits of two countries.He said that Pakistan desires Chinese investors and business community to take maximum advantage of tremendous investment and business opportunities available in Pakistan. He urged the Chinese companies to invest in water & energy related projects including hydro-power projects.Zhang Deguang said that Chinese also value their friendship with Pakistan and are desirous to further strengthen the existing bonds of friendship with the people of Pakistan.
