Zardari lauds Chinese support on key issues

ISLAMABAD (APP) -

                                      President Asif Ali Zardari Sunday said the government and people of Pakistan deeply appreciate the consistent support of the government and people of China on issues of concern.

The President was talking to Ambassador Luo Zhaohui, Director General Department of Asian Affairs of the Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry who was accompanied by the Deputy Ambassador of China in Islamabad Huang Xilian. Pakistan’s Ambassador in China Masood Khan was also present in the meeting, which took place at the Presidency.

Bilateral issues were discussed during the meeting. The President also thanked the Chinese government for its assistance in the rescue and relief of flood victims in Sindh.

Until last year Ambassador Luo Zhaohui has been China’s Ambassador in Islamabad for nearly three years.

He arrived in Islamabad ahead of the visit of Meng Jianzhu State Councilor of China on Monday during which he will hold talks with senior political leadership of Pakistan. Later the President also hosted dinner for Ambassador Luo.