China on Tuesday categorically extended full support to Pakistan’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity and vowed to work with it for progress and peace in the region and the world.

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani who met the Deputy Premier of China Meng Jianzhu here at the PM House termed China as its close friend.

He said a friend of China is Pakistan’s friend, its enemy Pakistan’s enemy and China’s security Pakistan’s security. He said the two countries together can progress and prosper and bring the dividends of development to their people.

The meeting was also attended by Interior Minister Rehman Malik, Foreign secretary Salman Bashir and Ambassadors of both the countries.
Chinese Deputy Prime Minister said Pakistan was the only country enjoying all-weather friendship with China.