China ready to assist Pakistan on Attabad lake

06 Aug, 2011

China is ready to assist Pakistan financially and technically for utilisation of Attabad lake for overcoming problems arising out of the natural lake formed in Hunza valley at Attabad, particularly its impact on Karakoram Highway. Deputy Ambassador of China in Pakistan Huang Xilian on Friday called on Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Interior Senator Talha Mehmood and assured every possible assistance of his government to make Pakistan a prosperous state of the world.
He said China and Pakistan have time-tested friendship and assisted each other in every difficult time, adding that China wants to see Pakistan a peaceful and prosperous state of the world. Speaking on the occasion, Senator Talha Mehmood appreciated Chinese envoy assurance of co-operation to Pakistan in diverse fields for economic development and prosperity of the country.
He said Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with China, adding that all the political parties of the country want to see a strengthening relationship between the two states. Senator Talha said that the country's economic situation is not up to the mark and it needs immediate foreign investment for strong economic growth. He stressed upon exchange of parliamentary and business delegations for stronger relationship between the two countries, besides, he sought investment in Pakistan by Chinese business community.

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