Published: September 30, 2011
BEIJING (APP) – China on Thursday again reminded the world community Pakistan’s great sacrifices as the frontline state on war against terrorism.
“I would like to point out that Pakistan is at the forefront of international fight against counter-terrorism and made great scarifies,” said spokesperson of Chinese foreign ministry Hong Lei while responding to questions on present Pakistan-US relations at a regular press briefing here. He expressed the hope that the international community would respect Pakistan’s independence, solidarity and territorial integrity. Hong said that China also hopes that Pakistan and US will improve relations which is conducive for the regional peace, stability and development. China and Pakistan, he said, share traditional friendship, adding the relationship between the two has stood test of the time. He pointed out that ‘the two countries remain good neighbours, good partners, and good friends’.
Over the years, Hong said China has provided assistance to Pakistan for its economic development within its capacity, adding his country will continue to help South Asian neighbour in future as well.
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