Diplomatic Cross

Webdesk-The understanding came at a meeting between President Mamnoon Hussain and his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani in Qingdao, China. Both the leaders are on a visit to China to attend the SCO Summit. President Mamnoon Hussain said connectivity between Gwadar and Chabahar ports will further strengthen Pak-Iran relations. The President said Pakistan and Iran enjoy cordial fraternal relations and support each other on important matters. The President welcomed the Iranian Supreme leader's statement in support of Kashmiri people. The two leaders also discussed matters pertaining to regional and international significance. On the issue of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, President Mamnoon Hussain expressed the hope that all parties would continue to implement the agreement and uphold their commitments. The two leaders also discussed current global situation and agreed on the need to focus on upholding principles and rules of international law...

Courtesy / Geo News QINGDAO: Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, met Saturday on the sidelines of the 18th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit taking place here in the city. On the second day of the multi-nation event that was broadcasted live on the Chinese and international media, the two leaders had a detailed discussion were in the two exchanged thoughts on the Sino-Pak bilateral linkages. Further, Hussain congratulated Xi on being elected the general-secretary of the Communist Party of China for the second time. The latter, on his part, applauded the former over Pakistan's joining the SCO summit for the first time as an official full-time member. Xi noted that Pak-China relations have enjoyed a favourable momentum over recent years. The strategic cooperation between the two ally nations is not only an asset for them but also provides a model for building a new type of international, all-weather friendshi...