{"id":9016,"date":"2011-05-23T18:05:10","date_gmt":"2011-05-23T18:05:10","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2011-05-23T18:05:10","modified_gmt":"2011-05-23T18:05:10","slug":"China-Pakistan-move-closer-as-Gilani-visit-ends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asiancemagazine.com\/?p=9016","title":{"rendered":"China, Pakistan move closer as Gilani visit ends"},"content":{"rendered":"

China signalled its intent to deepen strategic ties with Pakistan and back the country\u2019s counterterrorism efforts against international pressure, with the \u201call-weather\u201d allies signing a number of defence agreements to mark the conclusion of Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani\u2019s four-day visit. Pakistani officials confirmed on Friday that China agreed to speed up the delivery of 50 JF-17 fighter jets to the country, a deal analysts said underscored the importance of Chinese assistance to Islamabad at a time when relations with Washington have come under strains, with some U.S. legislators calling for a scaling back support.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

A joint statement issued on Friday said China believed that Pakistan\u2019s \u201cefforts for promoting peace and stability in South Asia should be recognised and supported.\u201d It also reiterated Chinese support to Pakistan in the wake of criticism following the May 2 killing of Osama bin Laden, repeating Beijing\u2019s displeasure at the United States for violating Pakistan\u2019s sovereignty by conducting the raid in Abbottabad. <\/p>\n

China believed \u201cPakistan\u2019s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity should be respected,\u201d the statement said, adding that China \u201crecognised the tremendous efforts and the great sacrifice that Pakistan has made in fighting terrorism,\u201d On Friday, Chinese President Hu Jintao also voiced strong support for Pakistan\u2019s counterterrorism strategy in talks with Mr. Gilani, pushing back against recent international criticism.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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