Pakistan makes outstanding contribution in combating terrorism: President Hu
BEIJING, May 20 (APP): Chinese President Hu Jintao said on Friday appreciated the role of Pakistan saying it has made outstanding contributions in the fight against terrorism.President Hu made these remarks during his meeting with Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, the Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir told APP.The bilateral meeting between President Hu and Prime Minister Gilani was held here at the Great Hall of the People.President Hu  said that the international community should respect Pakistan’s  sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence.
President Hu also called upon the international community to help Pakistan in its endeavour to combat extremism and terrorism.
Pakistan,  President  Hu said is an important country in the region and has a unique role in promoting the reconciliation and development in Afghanistan.
Prime Minister Gilani on the occasion thanked  President Hu for Chinese support for expressing full solidarity to Pakistan’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.
He also express thanks  to President Hu for Pakistan’s economic development especially in the sectors of energy, agriculture and infrastructure development.