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Pakistan-China sign agreement strengthening military-to-military cooperation 
BEIJING, Mar. 6 (APP): Pakistan and China have reached a broad-ranging agreement to strengthen their military-to-military cooperation, APP learnt from official sources here Monday.
The agreement is another manifestation of strong commitment of the two countries help each other protecting their sovereignty, territorial integrity and national independence.
According to the sources, the agreement signed during the recent visit of President General Pervez Musharraf to China, is a broad-ranging document, meant to consolidate their on-going cooperation in defence sector, meeting the new challenges. It says " China and Pakistan both commit themselves to supporting each others efforts to protect their sovereignty, territorial integrity and national independence."
The sources hoped that the framework agreement will contribute to further strengthening cooperation in all areas of defence, i.e. military-to-military cooperation as well as cooperation in defence industry.
Chinese Defense Minister Cao Gangchuan during his meeting with President Musharraf said, China-Pakistan friendship is firmly rooted in the hearts of the peoples of the two countries. The increasingly developed friendly cooperation in various fields over the past years is a testimony to it, he added.
The two countries considered their growing close cooperation vital for preserving peace and stability in the region, the sources said, adding " The decades' old partnership in the defense sector is a hallmark of trust, confidence and depth of their relationship."
In a joint statement issued at end of the President's visit, China reaffirmed its respect for Pakistan's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Beijing appreciated and supported Pakistan's efforts to promote peace and stability in South Asia and supported all efforts by Pakistan to safeguard its sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence.
The statement also contains Pakistan's reaffirmation of its long-standing commitment to 'one-China' policy and recognized that the Government of the People's Republic of China is the solo legal government representing the whole of China and that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory.
Pakistan opposed "Taiwan independence" and fully supported China's peaceful reunification. Both sides committed to strengthening cooperation against terrorism and have held joint anti-terrorism military exercises.
Reinforcing their overall partnership, the two sides also decided to enhance cooperation in high technology, including space technology for peaceful purposes. They agreed to develop close cooperation between relevant institutions in the earth, marine and space sciences and promote the application of relevant technologies in industry and agriculture.
Areas under consideration also include remote sensing satellites and communication satellites. Joint space missions also envisaged. They also agreed to work together in fields like seismology, geology and Antarctic sciences.
This underscored the significance of the President's visit that contributed to translating into action strategic partnership in all areas as envisaged in the Friendship Treaty. A major boost has been given to economic relations as well.
The sources hoped that the emerging wide-ranging cooperation in defence and energy sectors with modalities identified for implementation will put on the fast track their strategic partnership for peace and development.
Upgradation of KKH will be carried out soon. This will enhance overland trade and people-to-people contacts. Negotiations on Free Trade Agreement continuing and 5 year plan of action to boost economic and trade cooperation is being prepared.
Pakistan's offer to provide transit trade and energy corridor to China has been well received during the talks held at the top leadership-level. Steps in this direction will bring immense economic benefits to both and contribute to cementing traditional and time-tested friendship.
Also notable is initiation of cooperation in the social sectors i.e. Health and Vocational Training, besides education. According to the sources, the President's visit was in all respects of historic significance and portends common efforts to promote peace and development.
Meanwhile, addressing a function of 55th anniversary of establishment of their diplomatic relations, Chinese State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan said that China-Pakistan relations have stood the test of time and volatile international situations, due to the unswerving efforts of the two governments and the two peoples.
Sino-Pakistani relations have set a good example for countries with different social systems to get along with each other in friendly relations protecting their common interests, Tang noted.
BEIJING, Mar. 6 (APP): Pakistan and China have reached a broad-ranging agreement to strengthen their military-to-military cooperation, APP learnt from official sources here Monday.
The agreement is another manifestation of strong commitment of the two countries help each other protecting their sovereignty, territorial integrity and national independence.
According to the sources, the agreement signed during the recent visit of President General Pervez Musharraf to China, is a broad-ranging document, meant to consolidate their on-going cooperation in defence sector, meeting the new challenges. It says " China and Pakistan both commit themselves to supporting each others efforts to protect their sovereignty, territorial integrity and national independence."
The sources hoped that the framework agreement will contribute to further strengthening cooperation in all areas of defence, i.e. military-to-military cooperation as well as cooperation in defence industry.
Chinese Defense Minister Cao Gangchuan during his meeting with President Musharraf said, China-Pakistan friendship is firmly rooted in the hearts of the peoples of the two countries. The increasingly developed friendly cooperation in various fields over the past years is a testimony to it, he added.
The two countries considered their growing close cooperation vital for preserving peace and stability in the region, the sources said, adding " The decades' old partnership in the defense sector is a hallmark of trust, confidence and depth of their relationship."
In a joint statement issued at end of the President's visit, China reaffirmed its respect for Pakistan's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Beijing appreciated and supported Pakistan's efforts to promote peace and stability in South Asia and supported all efforts by Pakistan to safeguard its sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence.
The statement also contains Pakistan's reaffirmation of its long-standing commitment to 'one-China' policy and recognized that the Government of the People's Republic of China is the solo legal government representing the whole of China and that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory.
Pakistan opposed "Taiwan independence" and fully supported China's peaceful reunification. Both sides committed to strengthening cooperation against terrorism and have held joint anti-terrorism military exercises.
Reinforcing their overall partnership, the two sides also decided to enhance cooperation in high technology, including space technology for peaceful purposes. They agreed to develop close cooperation between relevant institutions in the earth, marine and space sciences and promote the application of relevant technologies in industry and agriculture.
Areas under consideration also include remote sensing satellites and communication satellites. Joint space missions also envisaged. They also agreed to work together in fields like seismology, geology and Antarctic sciences.
This underscored the significance of the President's visit that contributed to translating into action strategic partnership in all areas as envisaged in the Friendship Treaty. A major boost has been given to economic relations as well.
The sources hoped that the emerging wide-ranging cooperation in defence and energy sectors with modalities identified for implementation will put on the fast track their strategic partnership for peace and development.
Upgradation of KKH will be carried out soon. This will enhance overland trade and people-to-people contacts. Negotiations on Free Trade Agreement continuing and 5 year plan of action to boost economic and trade cooperation is being prepared.
Pakistan's offer to provide transit trade and energy corridor to China has been well received during the talks held at the top leadership-level. Steps in this direction will bring immense economic benefits to both and contribute to cementing traditional and time-tested friendship.
Also notable is initiation of cooperation in the social sectors i.e. Health and Vocational Training, besides education. According to the sources, the President's visit was in all respects of historic significance and portends common efforts to promote peace and development.
Meanwhile, addressing a function of 55th anniversary of establishment of their diplomatic relations, Chinese State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan said that China-Pakistan relations have stood the test of time and volatile international situations, due to the unswerving efforts of the two governments and the two peoples.
Sino-Pakistani relations have set a good example for countries with different social systems to get along with each other in friendly relations protecting their common interests, Tang noted.
