China lauds Pakistan's support in fighting terrorism

China's top political advisor Yu Zhengsheng met Pakistan's Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee chief Zubair Mahmood Hayat in Beijing on Thursday and lauded Pakistan's support in fighting terrorism.

Hailing the traditional friendship between China and Pakistan, Yu, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), said China appreciates the Pakistani government and military's firm support for China in fighting terrorism, Xinhua reported.

He called on both sides to enhance military-to-military cooperation so as to safeguard the security of both countries as well as regional peace and stability.

Yu also called for the implementation of the consensus reached by the leaders of both countries to promote the construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and forge a community of shared future.

 

Zubair said Pakistan would like to increase cooperation between the two militaries and provide security for the construction of the economic corridor.