National News

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain
and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday expressed resolve to
maintain close collaboration for the region’s security and
prosperity and to jointly fight against terrorism and separatism.
The two leaders expressed these views in a delegation-level
meeting held here on the sidelines of 16th summit of Shanghai
Cooperation Organization (SCO).
President Mamnoon Hussain thanked President Xi for China’s
unequivocal support to Pakistan’s admission in the Nuclear Suppliers
Group (NSG) and said China’s stance was based on the policy of non-
discrimination.
He said Pakistan and India should be included in NSG on same
time, similar to their inclusion in SCO.
With the notion of Pakistan and China having common friends
and foes, the two leaders agreed to work together to fight against
terrorism, extremism and separatism.
Mamnoon Hussain said Pakistan and China held unanimity of
views on regional peace, prosperity and stability and mentioned that
Pakistan was supportive of `One China policy’.
He said Pakistan condemned terrorism in all its forms and
manifestations and mentioned the ongoing successful military
operation Zarb-e-Azb.
The two sides agreed to have no compromise on the execution of
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), saying the project
guarantees prosperity of the region.
They also agreed on close collaboration between their
countries to ensure the timely completion of CPEC.
He said the two countries enjoyed unique level of friendship,
which he said had extraordinary significance in Pakistan’s foreign
policy, and expressed hope that the Sino-Pak friendship would touch
new heights in future.