Summary Chinese Prime Minister has arrived in Islamabad on his two-day official visit to Pakistan.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News):-Speaking at luncheon hosted in his honour in Islamabad on Wednesday, Chinese Premier said he has selected Pakistan for his official visit to give a clear and loud message to the international community that whatsoever happens at the international scene, our relations with Pakistan will continue to flourish and further strengthen.
He said both the countries have deep-rooted relations which have been developed by every passing generation. He said his country will continue to extend cooperation to Pakistan for its progress and development.
Chinese Premier said his visit aimed at consolidating the time-tested friendship with Pakistan and show the world that China intends to continue this partnership.
He appreciated President Asif Ali Zardari for his pivotal role in giving new dimension to Pak-China relations. He said China wants long lasting relation with Pakistan to further grow in future in all fields.
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Addressing on the occasion‚ President Asif Ali Zardari has appreciated Chinese stead fast support for Pakistan sovereignty‚ territorial integrity and independence.
Prime Minister‚ PML-N leader Mian Nawaz Sharif and all other main political leaders also attended the meeting.
The President said Pakistan deeply appreciates Chinese support in its economic development.
He said regardless of political outlook, every government in Pakistan has reinforced Pakistan s relations with China.
Earlier both leaders held one on one meeting at Aiwan-e-Sadr which was focused on further boosting Pak-China relations in various fields.
President Zardari said that choosing Pakistan for his first visit after assuming power demonstrates depth of time-tested friendship between the two countries.
He said it will prove another landmark in our relations which will go a long way in further strengthening our relations.
The President said Pakistan wants to take advantage of the Chinese experiences in its socio-economic development.
President Zardari said Pakistan is moving towards peaceful‚ democratic transition of power after general elections and hoped the newly elected government will continue to work for further cementing relations with Chinese government and people.
He invited Chinese investors and businessmen to come Pakistan and taking advantage of lucrative investment opportunities should also contribute in our economic development‚ especially overcoming power crisis.
Earlier‚ Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang and President Asif Ali Zardari held one-on-one meeting at Aiwan-e-Sadr and focused on further expanding bilateral cooperation in diverse fields and strengthening existing strategic partnership between the two countries.
President Asif Ali Zardari conferred Nishan e Pakistan on the Chinese Prime Minister for his meritorious services for strengthening Pak-China relations.
Caretaker prime minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso‚ PML-N Chief Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and other political leaders were also present.
