President General Pervez Musharraf on Wednesday called for enhanced trade and economic relations with China to match the level of political relationship between the two countries.
He was talking to members of a Chinese Parliamentary delegation led by vice chairman of National People's Congress Li Tieying who called on him here at Aiwan-e-Sadr.
The leader of the Chinese delegation conveyed good wishes to the President and the people of Pakistan from the Chinese leadership.
He said China appreciates economic achievements by Pakistan over the past four and a half years in different sectors of economy.
President General Pervez Musharraf reciprocating the sentiments said Pakistan attaches great importance to its relationship with the People's Republic of China.
He said relationship between the two neighbourly and friendly countries has stood the test of time and will be strengthened further in future. He said both the countries have identical views on various regional and international issues.
The President referred to his visits to China and talks with the Chinese leadership. He thanked China for extending support to Pakistan in implementation of mega projects like Gwadar port, Chashma nuclear power plants, copper project and exploitation of Thar coal.
He emphasised the need for enhanced trade and economic relations to match political relationship between the two countries. General Pervez Musharraf asked the leader of the delegation to convey good wishes on his behalf and on behalf of the people of Pakistan to the President, the Prime Minister, the Chairman of Peoples National Congress and the people of China.