China's top legislator Wu
Bangguo met with Chaudhry Amir Hussain, speaker of the
Pakistani National Assembly, in Beijing on Wednesday. Wu suggested
that the National People's Congress (NPC) and National Assembly
build on established cooperative ties to promote exchanges on
lawmaking and supervision in the future.
Wu pointed out that
Sino-Pakistani friendship has withstood the tests of time and
changing international situations.
The leaders of the two countries have maintained frequent
contacts and consulted on major international and regional issues.
Bilateral economic and trade cooperation has expanded, with a
number of large projects running smoothly.
He said that the further promotion of Sino-Pakistani relations
conforms to the fundamental interests of the two countries and
peoples. "China is thankful for the support of Pakistan on the
Taiwan, Tibet and human rights issues," he said.
Hussain said Pakistan and China have enjoyed an "all-weather"
friendship. He expressed gratitude for China's assistance to
Pakistan, and reaffirmed that Pakistan supports China's positions
on Taiwan, Tibet and human rights.
He expressed condolences to the Chinese victims in the recent
hostage incident in Pakistan, and stated that the Pakistani
government will intensify strikes against terrorism to prevent
similar incidents from occurring.
(Xinhua News Agency October 28, 2004)