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the third for cooperation in the area of engineering, sciences and technology. President Musharraf and President Hu Jintao had one and half an hour-long meeting, where the ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defence accompanied him. Later the two sides went in for delegation level talks that reflected convergence of views on regional and global issues. President Musharraf in his initial remarks termed Pak-China relations as time-tested and broad-based and added that these have permeated down to the people’s level. The Chinese President described President Musharraf as an old friend, who has visited China eight times in as many years and said it was a manifestation of the strategic partnership between the two countries. President Musharraf thanked President Hu Jintao for the cordiality and warmth extended to him by the Chinese leadership. Earlier President Musharraf was presented an impressive formal welcome ceremony at the picturesque Sanya city, in the Hainan province. With the backdrop of Yalong Bay on the South China Sea, a smart contingent of the Peoples Liberation Army, comprising the three services presented him a salute. The President reviewed the guard of honor. |
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