The recent developments in China-India relations do not pose any threat to Pakistan, said Akram Zaki, former minister of state for foreign affairs. "We hope China-India partnership will be conducive for peace and development in the region and facilitate settlement of bilateral disputes peacefully," he said here in an interview with APP.
He noted China fully supports the ongoing dialogue process between Pakistan and India, giving priority to such steps that help improve the living conditions of their peoples, getting rid of poverty and hunger. About Pakistan's consistent fight against terrorism, Zaki said it brought good results for promoting regional peace. But, he contended excessive use of force would not help end terrorism.
Terrorism, he observed, is a child of injustice and economic disparities. Therefore, it is imperative to provide the people their due rights.
Zaki, who had been Pakistan's ambassador to China from 1987 to 1991, spoke highly of Sino-Pak traditional strategic partnership, and said the friendship between both countries had withstood the ups and downs of changing times.
China has been extending unprecedented support to Pakistan to strengthen its defence and establish a strong economic-base in the country for self-reliance. He, however, pointed out Pakistan has been far behind developing its trade ties with China. He underlined the need for developing joint ventures in the economic sector. "Our private sector must come forward to capitalise our traditional goodwill, he emphasized.
Akram Zaki, who currently holds the office of PML senior vice-president, said Pakistan supports China's policy of non-interference and peaceful co-existence."