July 10, 2015
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Chinese president welcomes Pakistan's entry into SCO
INPUFA, Russia – Beijing welcomes Pakistan's upcoming entry into the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday
The Chinese president made these remarks during his meeting with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif prior to the 15th SCO summit, which is set to start procedures for granting India and Pakistan full membership. "China is willing to maintain close cooperation with Pakistan within the SCO framework," the Chinese president said.
In his opening remarks Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said, "Friendship with China is a cornerstone of our foreign policy." He appreciated the personal commitment of the Chinese leader to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
The prime minister thanked the Chinese president for the support China had extended to Pakistan in the country's effort to become a full member of the SCO.
Pakistan and India are now among the eight permanent members of the SCO, which currently includes China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk