Date : 06/07/2010
ISLAMABAD, July 6 (KUNA) -- Pakistan, China peaceful civil nuclear
cooperation is expected to get a strong boost as the leaders of two countries
meet in Beijing on Wednesday, it was said here on Tuesday.
President Asif Ali Zardari travelled to China on Tuesday on a six-day
visit. Great headway is expected during the visit, said foreign office in a
press statement. He would hold key talks with President Hu Jintao and Prime
Minister Wen Jiabao, said the statement, adding, "our cooperation is
transparent and will be under the IAEA safeguard."
Pakistan that faces a huge shortfall of over 3000 MW is urgently in need to
meet its requirements through all available means of power generation. The
visit that aims at strengthening strategic partnership, would also promote
economic and trade cooperation and enhance cultural ties between the two
countries, the statement said.
The Presidents talks with Chinese political leadership would focus on
joint efforts against terrorism and promotion of regional and international
peace and stability, citing foreign office officials, reported the Associated
Press of Pakistan (APP).
Since assuming his office in 2008, this is President Zardaris 5th visit to
China reflecting the importance of Sino-Pak ties.
President Zardari will also hold a separate meeting with corporate leaders
of energy sector to further push Pakistans quest for energy, particularly
wind and solar energy, to meet its growing power demands. (end)
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