China-Pakistan All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership is a choice by history and by the people, and enjoys broad support from all walks of life in both countries.

This understanding was reached during President Asif Ali Zardari's meeting with the Chinese leadership, including President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang, Chairman Standing Committee of the National People's Congress Zhao Leji in Beijing.

The Chinese side reiterated that the China-Pakistan relationship is a priority in its foreign relations and of special significance in Beijing's foreign policy.

The Pakistani side highly commended and expressed strong support for the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative put forth by President Xi Jinping. The two sides agreed to step up international cooperation in this regard to jointly tackle global challenges and foster a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind.

The Chinese side gladly noted Pakistan's National Economic Transformation Plan titled Uraan. It applauded the new achievements attained by Pakistan in economic reform and national development and wished Pakistan stability, security, development and prosperity.

The two sides reaffirmed their unyielding support for each other on issues concerning their respective core interests and major concerns.

The Chinese side reiterated its firm support for Pakistan's efforts to safeguard national security, stability, development and prosperity.

The two sides agreed to strengthen high-level interactions, enhance exchanges and cooperation across various departments and carry out in-depth exchanges of governance experience.

They also reiterated their commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations with a zero-tolerance attitude, and agreed to further strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation on counter terrorism.

The Pakistani side will continue to make all efforts to investigate into the terrorist attacks involving Chinese personnel and bring the perpetrators to justice. It will also further increase input into security, and take targeted and enhanced measures to effectively ensure the safety and security of Chinese personnel, projects and institutions in Pakistan.

The Chinese side spoke highly of Pakistan's unremitting efforts and tremendous sacrifices in combating terrorism, and expressed its willingness to provide necessary support for Pakistan's counter terrorism capacity building.