Awaz Apni ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday reiterated Pakistan's firm resolve for maintaining good relations with all its neighbours.
He, however, regretted the fact that only elements inimical to cordial Pakistan-India ties and terrorists had benefited from the situation which revolved in the aftermath of Mumbai tragedy.
The Prime Minister was talking to He Yafie, Chinese Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs who called on him here at the PM House today.
The Prime Minister termed the menace of terrorism as a global phenomenon with Pakistan being its worst affectee.
He reaffirmed his government's determination to persist in its efforts to eradicate this menace and called for collective actions by all the countries in the region.
The Prime Minister stated that Pakistan desired de-escalation of tension with India and hoped that these sentiments would be reciprocated by the Indian leadership, as well.
Dilating upon the Pakistan-China bilateral relations, the Prime Minister expressed his satisfaction on the ongoing multidimensional ties between the two countries and hoped that this time tested and all weather friendship between the two countries would gain new heights in the future.
The Chinese Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs xpressed his government's sympathies and commiseration ith the government and people of Pakistan on Benazir Bhutto first anniversary.
He commended Pakistan's matured and restrained approach in the wake of Mumbai incidents and hoped that both sides would continue to show restraint and cooperate with each other in the investigation.
He underscored strong desire of his government for peace and stability of South Asian region and resolution of all the bilateral issues between Pakistan and India through dialogue.
He Yafie agreed with the Prime Minister for the need to further expand the multifaceted bilateral cooperation between the two countries in all fields.
He assured the Prime Minister that China would steadfastly stand by Pakistan in latter's efforts to overcome its present economic difficulties.
The Chinese Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs said that besides US $ one billion balance of payment support provided this year, China had recently announced further assistance of RMB 100 million to Pakistan.
He said that one of the main purposes of his visit was to discuss the road map for bilateral cooperation in 2009 and identified energy, telecommunications, agriculture and agro-industry as areas on which the two countries should focus for enhanced cooperation in the near future.
The meeting was attended by the Advisor to the PM on National Security, Secretary Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Ambassador.
He, however, regretted the fact that only elements inimical to cordial Pakistan-India ties and terrorists had benefited from the situation which revolved in the aftermath of Mumbai tragedy.
The Prime Minister was talking to He Yafie, Chinese Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs who called on him here at the PM House today.
The Prime Minister termed the menace of terrorism as a global phenomenon with Pakistan being its worst affectee.
He reaffirmed his government's determination to persist in its efforts to eradicate this menace and called for collective actions by all the countries in the region.
The Prime Minister stated that Pakistan desired de-escalation of tension with India and hoped that these sentiments would be reciprocated by the Indian leadership, as well.
Dilating upon the Pakistan-China bilateral relations, the Prime Minister expressed his satisfaction on the ongoing multidimensional ties between the two countries and hoped that this time tested and all weather friendship between the two countries would gain new heights in the future.
The Chinese Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs xpressed his government's sympathies and commiseration ith the government and people of Pakistan on Benazir Bhutto first anniversary.
He commended Pakistan's matured and restrained approach in the wake of Mumbai incidents and hoped that both sides would continue to show restraint and cooperate with each other in the investigation.
He underscored strong desire of his government for peace and stability of South Asian region and resolution of all the bilateral issues between Pakistan and India through dialogue.
He Yafie agreed with the Prime Minister for the need to further expand the multifaceted bilateral cooperation between the two countries in all fields.
He assured the Prime Minister that China would steadfastly stand by Pakistan in latter's efforts to overcome its present economic difficulties.
The Chinese Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs said that besides US $ one billion balance of payment support provided this year, China had recently announced further assistance of RMB 100 million to Pakistan.
He said that one of the main purposes of his visit was to discuss the road map for bilateral cooperation in 2009 and identified energy, telecommunications, agriculture and agro-industry as areas on which the two countries should focus for enhanced cooperation in the near future.
The meeting was attended by the Advisor to the PM on National Security, Secretary Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Ambassador.
