Chinese PM vows closer military ties with Pakistan

[Devil Soul]

Chinese PM vows closer military ties with Pakistan
By: Agencies | January 06, 2012 |

BEIJING – Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao met with Pakistani Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Thursday, vowing to support closer military exchanges between the two countries.
During the meeting Wen vowed to support closer military exchanges between both countries, Xinhua reported. “China will consistently support Pakistan’s efforts to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as back the country’s economic growth and improvement of its people’s livelihoods,” he said.
Wen expressed his belief that the government, armed forces and people of Pakistan will work together to overcome the challenges facing them and achieve more rapid development. In the face of complicated regional and global situations, cementing coordination between China and Pakistan and jointly meeting challenges meets the common interests of both the nations, Wen added.
The premier said Pakistani armed forces have made important contributions toward maintaining bilateral relations and boosting the Pakistan-China strategic cooperative partnership. He pledged to support stronger military exchanges and cooperation between both countries.
Kayani, who is currently on a five-day visit to China, expressed gratitude for China’s efforts to aid Pakistan’s economic growth and social stability, as well as China’s support for Pakistan’s efforts to maintain its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Developing the Pakistan-China strategic cooperative partnership is a cornerstone of the foreign strategies of both countries, Kayani said.
Meanwhile, China and Pakistan also pledged to strengthen their military ties and step up their defence cooperation to a ‘new level’ as Gen Kayani held talks with top Chinese military officials in Beijing. “China and Pakistan pledged to strengthen military ties and bring existing cooperation to a new level”, state-run Xinhua news agency reported after Kayani’s meeting with Chinese Defence Minister Gen Liang Guanglie in the Chinese capital.
“China values its traditional friendship with Pakistan,” Liang said, adding Beijing hopes to develop pragmatic and effective cooperation with Pakistan in the national defence arena, the report said.
Liang said the bilateral ‘all-weather friendship’ held between China and Pakistan is a strategic choice and is in accordance with the fundamental interests of both nations.
Kayani said Pakistan attaches great importance to its relationship with China, adding that both countries have extensive common interests in both international and regional affairs.
Earlier, Kayani held talks with Gen Ma Xiaotian, Deputy Chief of Staff of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). Ma was recently in India to take part in the second round of defence dialogue between the two countries.
Kayani and Ma exchanged views on regional security and military relations between the two countries. Ma told Kayani that China and Pakistan have established all-weather friendship over a long period of time.
The two militaries have conducted all dimensional, wideranging multi-tiered exchanges, Hong said.
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[OrionHunter]

The million dollar question: Why only CLOSER MILITARY TIES? Why not CLOSER ECONOMIC TIES? What has China done to help Pakistan tide over its present economic crises apart from the usual clichés of having an all-weather friendship that is deeper than the oceans, higher than the mountains and sweeter than honey?

 

[Aramsogo]

The million dollar question: Why only CLOSER MILITARY TIES? Why not CLOSER ECONOMIC TIES? What has China done to help Pakistan tide over its present economic crises apart from the usual clichés of having an all-weather friendship that is deeper than the oceans, higher than the mountains and sweeter than honey?

as well as back the country’s economic growth

 

[ao333]

The million dollar question: Why only CLOSER MILITARY TIES? Why not CLOSER ECONOMIC TIES? What has China done to help Pakistan tide over its present economic crises apart from the usual clichés of having an all-weather friendship that is deeper than the oceans, higher than the mountains and sweeter than honey?

China can't cooperate with Pakistan economically because Pakistan has nothing China needs. Even now, China is loaning Pakistan billions just to buy Chinese made necessities. These loans will eventually be canceled like those to Africa to prevent Pakistan from defaulting. Therefore, deeper engagement will be a financial burden to China.

Pakistan is valued for its strategic location. Access to the Indian ocean, Iran, Afghanistan, and India are all ideal qualities for China to target the country to expand its military influence into Central Asia and the Indian ocean.

There is no economic value to Pakistan as it's a largely agrarian society, and its increasingly Islamic ways will likely scare off Chinese agnostics too.

 

[fly2012]

China can't cooperate with Pakistan economically because Pakistan has nothing China needs. Even now, China is loaning Pakistan billions just to buy Chinese made necessities. These loans will eventually be canceled like those to Africa to prevent Pakistan from defaulting. Therefore, deeper engagement will be a financial burden to China.
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This is nonsense. China was in similar situation when it opened up in 1980s. China had nothing that Western countries needed . For a country like Pakistan, huge market itself is very valuable. As to those loans to Africa, the money probabaly went back to Chinese companies anyway.

It is just that economic cooperation is not that news worthy. Afterall, co-producing JF-17 attracts much more eye balls than co-manufacturing some cell phones.

 

[oct605032048]

The million dollar question: Why only CLOSER MILITARY TIES? Why not CLOSER ECONOMIC TIES? What has China done to help Pakistan tide over its present economic crises apart from the usual clichés of having an all-weather friendship that is deeper than the oceans, higher than the mountains and sweeter than honey?

This question worth more than million dollar.

China Three Gorges launches 50MW wind farm in Pakistan‎

 

[Zabaniyah]

The million dollar question: Why only CLOSER MILITARY TIES? Why not CLOSER ECONOMIC TIES? What has China done to help Pakistan tide over its present economic crises apart from the usual clichés of having an all-weather friendship that is deeper than the oceans, higher than the mountains and sweeter than honey?

Read the damn article before commenting. It says 'military ties'. Economic and business ties are different matter and not exactly the concern of the military. It's a very specific matter.

Besides, there already are many economic and business relations between the two countries. Google it.

 

[Ryan]

Very good point.
1. Both China and Pakistan are willing to build STRONG economic ties.
2. Much effort has been made from both sides. But the progress is not as good as we wish.
3. For the concern from our Indian friends, China and Pakistan will sort it out and make both countries prosperous. There are some industries are migrating out from China to Vietnam, India and etc. I think Chinese government can try Pakistan.

The million dollar question: Why only CLOSER MILITARY TIES? Why not CLOSER ECONOMIC TIES? What has China done to help Pakistan tide over its present economic crises apart from the usual clichés of having an all-weather friendship that is deeper than the oceans, higher than the mountains and sweeter than honey?

 

[Pak47]

Common guys.. haven't you ever heard of ZONG in Pakistan?

 

[Sasquatch]

The million dollar question: Why only CLOSER MILITARY TIES? Why not CLOSER ECONOMIC TIES? What has China done to help Pakistan tide over its present economic crises apart from the usual clichés of having an all-weather friendship that is deeper than the oceans, higher than the mountains and sweeter than honey?

http://www.defence.pk/forums/strate...china-finance-iran-pakistan-gas-pipeline.html

http://www.defence.pk/forums/world-...-pakistan-urges-world-powers-not-abandon.html

Pakistan, China to support each other’s core interests: Wen Jiabao | Pakistan | DAWN.COM

 

[HavocHeaven]

The million dollar question: Why only CLOSER MILITARY TIES? Why not CLOSER ECONOMIC TIES? What has China done to help Pakistan tide over its present economic crises apart from the usual clichés of having an all-weather friendship that is deeper than the oceans, higher than the mountains and sweeter than honey?

This is a very good question. Both governments gotta do something.

 

[HavocHeaven]

China can't cooperate with Pakistan economically because Pakistan has nothing China needs. Even now, China is loaning Pakistan billions just to buy Chinese made necessities. These loans will eventually be canceled like those to Africa to prevent Pakistan from defaulting. Therefore, deeper engagement will be a financial burden to China.

Pakistan is valued for its strategic location. Access to the Indian ocean, Iran, Afghanistan, and India are all ideal qualities for China to target the country to expand its military influence into Central Asia and the Indian ocean.

There is no economic value to Pakistan as it's a largely agrarian society, and its increasing Islamic ways will likely scare off Chinese agnostics too.

Hey buddy, I recommend you to read a book written by Prof. Deborah Brautigam.
The Dragon's Gift: The Real Story of China in Africa
As a 3rd world country, China has been very successful in mutually beneficial cooperation with other 3rd world countries. Therefore I am pretty sure Pakistan and China can work together to strengthen economical ties.

 

[patna_ke_presley]

I am listening China getting closer to Pakistan since my Childhood, I can't understand how much more closer are they going to get.

 

[StandForInsaf]

pak-chin friendship is Deeper than sea and higher than Himalayas

 

[My-Analogous]

I am listening China getting closer to Pakistan since my Childhood, I can't understand how much more closer are they going to get.

This is something beyond Indians brain limits. It is a matter of Heart my friend.