BEIJING: Chinese President Hu Jintao endorsed Pakistan’s position on addressing the tense situation resulting from the Mumbai terrorist attacks through cooperation and dialogue.This view was conveyed to Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Masood Khan when he presented his credentials to President Hu Jintao at the People’s Great Hall on Thursday. “President Hu Jintao appreciated Pakistan’s commitment to fight terrorism jointly and pursue dialogue with India,” said a dispatch received by The News from Pakistan’s diplomatic mission in Beijing. Jintao held out the assurance that China would continue to make efforts to ease tension in South Asia.“President Hu Jintao said China would support Pakistan’s efforts aimed at brining peace and stability in the region, fighting terrorism and economic development of its people,” the dispatch added.The Chinese president characterised the all-weather friendship with Pakistan as “strategic and cooperative” that was further developing comprehensively. Recalling the invitation extended by President Asif Zardari during his visit to China last year, Hu said he would visit Pakistan at a mutually convenient time.
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