China on Thursday reaffirmed its efforts to advance strategic partnership with Pakistan as President Asif Ali Zardari met extensively with the country's political and business leaders.
"China would like to work with Pakistan to take their substantive cooperation to a new high and benefit their peoples," top Chinese legislator Wu Bangguo told Zardari on Thursday afternoon.
 |
|
Wu Bangguo(R), chairman of Chinese National People's Congress (NPC), shakes hands with visiting Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari during their meeting in Beijing Oct. 16, 2008. (Xinhua Photo) |
This was Zardari's first official trip abroad since taking presidency in September.
In their hour-long talks, Wu spoke highly of the 57-year-old China-Pakistan diplomatic relations, citing political trust, economic cooperation and coordination on international issues.
Wu, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress(NPC), said the parliaments of the two countries would continue to conduct multi-tier exchanges, injecting a vitality into bilateral strategic partnership.
 |
|
Wu Bangguo(R), chairman of Chinese National People's Congress (NPC), shakes hands with visiting Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari during their meeting in Beijing Oct. 16, 2008. (Xinhua Photo) |
As part of Zardari's four-day trip to China, the two countries signed more than 10 agreements covering economic cooperation, trade, broadcast and communications satellites, environment, mining, agriculture and technology.
Hailing the visit "fruitful," Zardari said he had in-depth and extensive discussions with Chinese leaders and people of various circles, reaching consensus on further boosting bilateral ties.