Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan and China here on Thursday reached understanding on matters of defence cooperation relating to Pak Navy. Financial arrangements to this effect were also concluded.
According to a press statement issued by the ministry, Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar here on Thursday had a meeting with Mr. Xu Ziqin, President of the Chinese Company, CSOC and the accompanying delegation, having discussion in this regard.
The Finance Minister while talking to the Chinese delegation said, visit by the CSOC delegation to Pakistan would enhance and further strengthen their bilateral economic and defence cooperation. The Minister on this occasion specially praised the efforts and contribution of the Chinese Ambassador, Sun Weidong in furthering cooperation between China and Pakistan.
The President of CSOC Mr. Xu thanked Minister Dar for taking out time from his busy schedule to meet the CSOC delegation. He said this was reflective of the deep rooted Pak-China friendship.
Secretary Finance, Dr. Waqar Masood, Secretary EAD, Saleem Sethi, Chinese Ambassador Sun Weidong and senior Navy officials attended the meeting.