Pak-China partnership and friendship is more than 50 years old, and is based on trust, understanding and mutual respect. The opening of Pakistan’s consulate at the port city of Shanghai will also facilitate economic growth. China is appreciative of special incentives being provided to its investors.
During formal talks in Great Hall, both sides agreed to expand cooperation in trade, infrastructure, and use of natural resources, power production, industrial and commercial ventures.
In an address at Tsinghua University in Beijing, the Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz dwelt at length on Kashmir, Palestine, Afghanistan and political/economic issues. He highlighted Pakistan’s position on terrorism and eradication of poverty. The establishment of rapport with China’s fourth generation leadership is a step in the right direction. Presently, Pakistan-China business contacts stood at 4 bills US dollars. Shaukat Aziz informed his Chinese hosts in unequivocal.