Thursday, 23 May 2013 14:23
Posted by Parvez Jabri
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate, Syed Nayyer Hussain Bokhari on Thursday urged greater connectivity between Pakistan and China for enhancing economic cooperation between the two countries."We should concentrate on enhancing economic cooperation through greater connectivity. We must continuously expand and deepen cooperation in all areas of mutual interest," he said in his speech delivered to welcome Chinese Prime Minister, Li Ke Qiang to the Senate of Pakistan.Chinese Premier also addressed the upper house and reiterated to further cement the existing bilateral and time tested bonds of friendship between Pakistan and China."We look forward to maintaining the high level of political engagement that is hallmark of this unique relationship. Fostering greater cultural and student exchanges will help bring our two people closer," Bokhari added.The Chairman said, Ke Qiang's decision to make Pakistan one of his first foreign destinations is symbolic of China's commitment to enhancing friendly ties with Pakistan. "The visit follows important ...