President Jiang Zemin had a telephone conversation with Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf
2001-10-02 00:00
On the evening of 30 September, President Jiang
Zemin spoke over the phone with Pakistani President Pervez
Musharraf.
President Jiang highly appreciated
President Musharraf's resolute position against terrorism
and expressed his full understanding of and respect for the
position and measures that Pakistan has taken. President
Jiang said that China is a trusted friend of Pakistan. We
are ready to strengthen our coordination and cooperation
with Pakistan.
President Jiang pointed out
that terrorism is a common enemy to the world. It is a
threat to the peace and development of the human society.
The Chinese Government is ready to work with Pakistan and
the international community to fight all sorts of terrorism
and enhance international cooperation in this field. At the
same time, President Jiang stressed that the fight against
terrorism should have concrete evidence and specific
objectives. It should also abide by the purposes and
principles of the UN Charter and the recognized norms of the
international law. This is a consensus of the international
community.
President Musharraf appreciated
President Jiang's views. He pointed out that the decision by
the Pakistani Government to combat terrorism has won the
support of the majority of the Pakistanis. The current
situation has brought about economic difficulties to
Pakistan. At such a juncture, Pakistan is eager to maintain
its exchanges and cooperation with the international
community.
President Musharraf stressed that
Sino-Pakistani friendship has withstood the test of time. No
matter what happens, the bilateral friendship will not be
affected.
President Jiang said that this year
marks the 50 anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic
ties between the two countries. We should make joint efforts
to push forward the friendly relations. China is ready to
enhance its mutually beneficial cooperation in all fields
with Pakistan. To express its support to the Pakistani
Government, The Chinese Government has decided to provide
emergency assistance of 10 million RMB yuan to Pakistan.
President Musharraf expressed his gratitude to
China's support and assistance to Pakistan.
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