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FMs of Pakistan, China express satisfaction over Islamabad-Beijing ties
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 22 (APP): Foreign Minister of Pakistan and China expressed satisfaction at the “quality and depth” of Sino-Pakistan relations when they met Wednesday on the sidelines the UN General Assembly, officials said. Pakistan’s Hina Rabbani Khar and China’s Yang Jiechi also noted that their relationship was an important strategic partnership characterized by identity of views on regional and international issues.
The two sides expressed their commitment to the peace and stability of Afghanistan which agreed were sinequanon for enhancing connectivity in the region. The Chinese Foreign Minister reiterated his country’s condolences and sympathy at the loss of lives and property caused by this year’s floods in Pakistan.
He recalled that China had provided 30 million Yuan for flood relief in Sindh and 20 million Yuan for Attabad lake area. Both leaders agreed to take “concrete measures” to address the trade imbalance between Pakistan and China, the officials said.
Ms. Khar also met the President of the Swiss Confederation Ms. Micheline Calmy-Rey. Both sides reviewed the cooperation of the two countries in various fields and expressed the desire to further enhance this cooperation. The President of Switzerland expressed her sympathies for the victims of the recent floods in Pakistan and reassured Pakistan of all possible help for their relief and rehabilitation.
The Foreign Minister highlighted the efforts being undertaken by the Government of Pakistan for the relief and rehabilitation of the victims of the recent floods. She also mentioned the sacrifices made by Pakistan in its struggle against extremism and terrorism and urged the need for the international community to acknowledge the role being played by Pakistan in this regard.
In addition, the Pakistan foreign minister also participated in a meeting of OIC Contact Group on Bosnia and Herzegovina, at which she epressed Pakistan’s solidarity with the people the Balkan state. “We believe that people and the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina have achieved important milestones in the past 15 years in terms of institution-building.
Similarly, progress in terms of post-conflict justice is also visible, thanks to the efforts of the International Criminal Tribunal,” Khar said. “Present challenge of building a multiethnic, multilingual and multi-religious country is difficult but, by no means, insurmountable. We hope that brave and resilient people of Bosnia and Herzegovina will overcome their difficulties.”
Associated Press Of Pakistan ( Pakistan's Premier NEWS Agency ) - FMs of Pakistan, China express satisfaction over Islamabad-Beijing ties
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 22 (APP): Foreign Minister of Pakistan and China expressed satisfaction at the “quality and depth” of Sino-Pakistan relations when they met Wednesday on the sidelines the UN General Assembly, officials said. Pakistan’s Hina Rabbani Khar and China’s Yang Jiechi also noted that their relationship was an important strategic partnership characterized by identity of views on regional and international issues.
The two sides expressed their commitment to the peace and stability of Afghanistan which agreed were sinequanon for enhancing connectivity in the region. The Chinese Foreign Minister reiterated his country’s condolences and sympathy at the loss of lives and property caused by this year’s floods in Pakistan.
He recalled that China had provided 30 million Yuan for flood relief in Sindh and 20 million Yuan for Attabad lake area. Both leaders agreed to take “concrete measures” to address the trade imbalance between Pakistan and China, the officials said.
Ms. Khar also met the President of the Swiss Confederation Ms. Micheline Calmy-Rey. Both sides reviewed the cooperation of the two countries in various fields and expressed the desire to further enhance this cooperation. The President of Switzerland expressed her sympathies for the victims of the recent floods in Pakistan and reassured Pakistan of all possible help for their relief and rehabilitation.
The Foreign Minister highlighted the efforts being undertaken by the Government of Pakistan for the relief and rehabilitation of the victims of the recent floods. She also mentioned the sacrifices made by Pakistan in its struggle against extremism and terrorism and urged the need for the international community to acknowledge the role being played by Pakistan in this regard.
In addition, the Pakistan foreign minister also participated in a meeting of OIC Contact Group on Bosnia and Herzegovina, at which she epressed Pakistan’s solidarity with the people the Balkan state. “We believe that people and the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina have achieved important milestones in the past 15 years in terms of institution-building.
Similarly, progress in terms of post-conflict justice is also visible, thanks to the efforts of the International Criminal Tribunal,” Khar said. “Present challenge of building a multiethnic, multilingual and multi-religious country is difficult but, by no means, insurmountable. We hope that brave and resilient people of Bosnia and Herzegovina will overcome their difficulties.”
Associated Press Of Pakistan ( Pakistan's Premier NEWS Agency ) - FMs of Pakistan, China express satisfaction over Islamabad-Beijing ties