Special envoy of the Chinese government and Vice Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf in the presidential palace in Islamabad on Thursday.
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf (R) meets with Chinese envoy Wang Yi, who is also Chinese Vice Foreign Minister, at the presidential residence in Islamabad, Pakistan on Dec. 13, 2007.
Conveying warm felicitations and greetings from Chinese President Hu Jintao and the Chinese leadership to Musharraf on his re-election, Wang spoke highly of Musharraf and the Pakistani government for their achievements in ensuring national security, social development and economic growth.
Wang said that China had understood and respected the Pakistani government's desire to boost democracy on the basis of stability and firmly supported its efforts in the fight against extremism and terrorism.
China also wishes and believes that all sides in the Pakistani society would serve the best interests of Pakistan, work side by side for the smooth transition of power and for a more harmonious society in order to build Pakistan into a stable and prosperous country with enlightened moderation, he said.
Wang said that China had always stood by Pakistan and would continue its support in future.
For his part, Musharraf thanked the Chinese president and the Chinese leadership for their expression of support and solidarity.
Musharraf also informed Wang of the current development of the situation in Pakistan and its future trend.
He said that Pakistan cherished its long-standing friendship with China and he was confident that it would continue to gain strength in future to serve the best interests of two countries and the region.
Musharraf said that he admired China's principle of non-intervention of others' internal affairs and China's unswerving understanding and respect for any of Pakistan's decisions in its own interests.
Wang left for Beijing Thursday evening at the end of his three-day visit to Pakistan.
(Xinhua News Agency December 14, 2007)
