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Hu for closer ties with Pakistan

SANYA (Hainan): Chinese President Hu Jintao made a five-point proposal on Friday for further promoting the China-Pakistan strategic partnership. The proposals wer made during talks with visiting Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf in Sanya, a scenic city in Hainan province.

Mr. Hu suggested the two countries consolidate the political basis of their strategic partnership, maintain exchanges and cooperation at various levels between governments, legislatures, political parties and armed forces to ensure the consistency and stability of their strategic partnership, and strengthen communication and consultation on major issues.

He proposed that progress of the negotiations on service trade should be accelerated, and a comprehensive free trade area established as early as possible. China would continue to encourage Chinese companies to enhance cooperation with Pakistani companies in many areas, including finance, telecom, and energy. — Xinhua

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