China pivotal for peace in the region: President Zardari

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has said that China was vital for peace in the region and strengthening of ties with China was the core of Pakistan’s foreign policy.

Addressing a reception hosted at the President House to celebrate China’s 60th anniversary, President Zardari said this.

Prime Minister, Yusuf Raza Gilani, federal cabinet, parliament members, Chinese ambassador, former foreign minister, diplomats of different countries and persons from different segments of the society attended the ceremony.

President Zardari said that Pakistan and China were in harmony in their stands on terrorism, global financial crisis and several other issues. The president said that the entire world today availing the benefits of Chinese progress.

President Zardari said that Pakistan-China historical relations have to be turned into strong economic ties. Pakistan has always been with the people of China, while the people of Pakistan would always remember the wholehearted support of China. Link...