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Pak offers tremendous incentives to Chinese investors: Zardari
Updated at: 1410 PST, Wednesday, October 15, 2008

BEIJING: President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan is offering tremendous investment opportunities to the Chinese investors.

Addressing the Pak Business Forum here on Wednesday, President Zardari said that an economic zone would be set up to facilitate the Chinese investors in Pakistan.

He said that geographically, Pakistan is situated in the most important location of region and a large consumer market for foreign investors.

President said, “Chinese investors should take full advantage of the incentives being offered to them in Pakistan.”

Pak offers tremendous incentives to Chinese investors: Zardari
 

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Pakistan, China ink 11 agreements to bolster cooperation in diverse fields
By Muhammad Naeem Chaudhry

BEIJING, Oct 15 (APP): Pakistan and China Wednesday signed eleven agreements, MOUs and protocols to enhance bilateral cooperation on sound footing in diverse sectors including infrastructure, energy, telecommunication, agriculture, industry, minerals, trade, disaster relief and space technology.

The signing ceremony held, at the Great Hall of the People here, was witnessed by President Asif Ali Zardari and his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao after an hour long one-on-one interaction between the two leaders and two-hours long delegation level talks.

The two presidents will issue a Joint Statement (Thursday) reflecting their resolve and commitment to carry the bilateral relations and cooperation to new heights.

President Hu Jintao hosted a banquet in honour of the President and his delegation at the Great Hall of the People after the delegations level parleys and agreements-signing ceremony.

Earlier both sides agreed to strengthen strategic partnership in all dimensions, reinvigorate the multi-faceted bilateral relations, intensify economic cooperation and foster people to people contacts in the coming years.

The two leaders and their delegations had wide-ranging discussions in warm and friendly atmosphere characteristic of long-standing ties between the two countries, Pakistan’s Ambassador in China Masood Khan told the media persons after the signing ceremony.

The talks emphasized upon retrieving the economic cooperation on strong footing in multi dimensions in line with the mutuality of interests and convergence of views in this regard.

The importance of President’s engagements on Wednesday is also marked by his threadbare interactions with the heads and chief executives of major Chinese companies operating in different sectors including banking, steel, mineral, cement, trade and other important segments of the economy.

The President’ visit to China has a special significance not only as President Zardari’s first official visit abroad, but also as the first interaction between Pakistan’s newly elected democratic leadership and China’s fourth Generation leadership that has overseen China’s dramatic economic development and progress.
 
Pakistan, China to reinforce bilateral ties BEIJING , Oct 15 (APP) - President Asif Ali Zardari and Chinese President Hu Jintao on Wednesday held one-on-one interaction that lasted over one hour with major emphasis on further reinforcing comprehensive strategic partnership and bilateral cooperation in various fields.

President Zardari, Hu emphasize on further reinforcing comprehensive strategic partnership, bilateral cooperation

The over one hour meeting between the two presidents was followed by delegation level parleys.

The Pakistani side was headed by President Asif Ali Zardari, while Chinese President Hu Jintao led his side at the talks held here at the Great Hall of the People.

The Chinese side assisted President Hu at the delegation level meeting included Foreign Minister Yang Jiech, State Counselor Dai Ping Guo, Governor Peoples Bank of China Zhou Xiao Chuan and other officials.

Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Defence Minister Ahmed Mukhtar, Minister for Environment Hamidullah Jan Afridi, Advisor on Interior Rehman Malik, Advisor on Finance and Economic Affairs Shaukat Tareen, Media Advisor to President Farhatullah Babar, Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir, Information Secretary Akram Shaheedi, Secretary General PPP Jahangir Badar and Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Masood Khan assisted President Asif Ali Zardari during the delegation level talks.

In his opening remarks President Hu Jintao showered praises on the efforts and contribution rendered by Bhutto family in the promotion of Pak-China relations.

He further said that the first state visit paid by President Zardari to China as a part of tradition demonstrates the importance Pakistan attaches to the bilateral ties.

President Hu also mentioned special relations of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto with Mao Zhe Dong and Zhou Enlai which he observed played an effective role in the promotion of bilateral relations.

President Hu expressed appreciation for the support and the financial assistance extended by Pakistan for the May 12 earthquake victims of Sichuan province.

The Chinese President also hailed the participation of Pakistani contingent with enthusiasm in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

The Chinese President also praised the participation of Bilalwal Bhutto Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani in the Beijing Olympics and said it is reflective of the warmth in bilateral relations between the two countries.

Congratulating Asif Ali Zardari on his election as President, President Hu hailed him for his first state visit to China and said it was reflective of depth and warmth in the time tested and all weather bonds.

Reciprocating the opening remarks from his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao, President Zardari said the warm welcome accorded to him reflected the level of love and affection of the government and the people of China towards Pakistan.

President Zardari said the high stature leaders from Pakistan and China were the architects of strong foundation of Pak-China relations that strengthened over the period of time, which is the testimony of their sagacious political approach and long term vision.

He expressed the hope that his meeting with the Chinese counterpart during his first official visit will transfuse further resilience and vibrancy in the bilateral relations taking them to new heights.

Earlier, President Asif Ali Zardari was accorded a warm red carpet welcome at an impressive formal ceremony at the Great Hall of the People reflecting the warmth of people-to-people bonhomie and depth of strong bilateral friendly bonds.

The two leaders then ascended the canopied dais and the national anthems of both countries were played, followed by 21-gun salutes. The two leaders later inspected the guard of honour and march past by a smartly dressed soldiers of Peoples Liberation Army (PLA).

After the delegation level talks, both sides signed eleven agreements, MoU and Protocols in different fields with an objective to bolster existing level of cooperation on different areas.
 
President Zardari receives warm welcome at impressive formal ceremony
BEIJING, Oct 15 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari was accorded a warm red carpet welcome Wednesday at an impressive formal ceremony at the Great Hall of the People reflecting the warmth of people-to-people bonhomie and depth of strong bilateral friendly bonds. On arrival, President Zardari was received by Chinese President Hu Jintao, who introduced senior Chinese officials and politicians to President Zardari including foreign minister and party leaders.
The visiting President also introduced the members of his entourage to the Chinese President. The two leaders then ascended the canopied dais and the national anthems of both countries were played, followed by 21-gun salutes. The leaders later inspected the guard of honour and march past by smartly dressed soldiers of Peoples Liberation Army (PLA).

Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Defence Minister Ahmed Mukhtar, Minister for Environment Hamidullah Jan Afridi, Advisor on Interior Rehman Malik, Media Advisor to President Farhatullah Babar, Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir, Information Secretary Akram Shaheedi, Secretary General PPP Jahangir Badar and Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Masood Khan were also present on the occasion.

The two presidents were to hold one-on-one meeting after the welcome ceremony.
 

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