Special envoy of the Chinese government and Vice Foreign
Minister Wang Yi called on Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf in
the presidential palace in Islamabad on Thursday.
Pakistani President
Pervez Musharraf (R) meets with Chinese envoy Wang Yi, who is also
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister, at the presidential residence in
Islamabad, Pakistan on Dec. 13, 2007.
Conveying warm felicitations and greetings from Chinese
President Hu Jintao and the Chinese leadership to
Musharraf on his re-election, Wang spoke highly of Musharraf and
the Pakistani government for their achievements in ensuring
national security, social development and economic growth.
Wang said that China had understood and respected the Pakistani
government's desire to boost democracy on the basis of stability
and firmly supported its efforts in the fight against extremism and
terrorism.
China also wishes and believes that all sides in the Pakistani
society would serve the best interests of Pakistan, work side by
side for the smooth transition of power and for a more harmonious
society in order to build Pakistan into a stable and prosperous
country with enlightened moderation, he said.
Wang said that China had always stood by Pakistan and would
continue its support in future.
For his part, Musharraf thanked the Chinese president and the
Chinese leadership for their expression of support and
solidarity.
Musharraf also informed Wang of the current development of the
situation in Pakistan and its future trend.
He said that Pakistan cherished its long-standing friendship
with China and he was confident that it would continue to gain
strength in future to serve the best interests of two countries and
the region.
Musharraf said that he admired China's principle of
non-intervention of others' internal affairs and China's unswerving
understanding and respect for any of Pakistan's decisions in its
own interests.
Wang left for Beijing Thursday evening at the end of his
three-day visit to Pakistan.
(Xinhua News Agency December 14, 2007)
