Wen's visit to further close relations

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China and Pakistan have fostered a very close relationship over the decades. On top of political and military exchanges, trade ties are expected to be boosted during Premier Wen's visit. My colleague Wang Guan has a recap of the events that defined China-Pakistan relations in 2010.


It's been called a 'time-tested, brotherly relationship'.


China and Pakistan, bonded by common geopolitical interests in the region, have supported each other over the past few decades.


After the recent floods in Pakistan which were the worst in the country's history, China sent a total of 250 million US dollars in aid in the immediate aftermath of the disaster. It was China's largest-ever donation of humanitarian aid to a foreign country.


Likewise, after a devastating earthquake in northwestern China, Beijing found Islamabad to be one of the biggest donors of relief supplies.


Gregory Tsang, Current Affairs Commentator, said, 'Throughout the years, the two sides trust each other. So Premier Wen's trip will further relations, it's very timely.'


Also high on the agenda of the Chinese premier's trip is to boost trade.


Under a five-year development program initiated in 2006, bilateral trade grew 30 percent last year, with the two sides currently working on more than 60 major infrastructure projects. Wen Jiaobao's visit is expected to double trade to 15 billion by 2012.


Gregory Tsang, Current Affairs Commentator, said, 'China and Pakistan trade are complementary..China produces whereas Pakistan manufactures.'


'It's not just the commercial interests and economic cooperation potentials that bonds China and Pakistan. Since 2004, the two sides started anti-terror joint military exercises, adding a new dimension to this 'special relationship'.


In July, CCTV News was invited to join the two militaries in a northwestern Chinese military base to cover this year's exercise.


Unlike many other drills, that only last a few days, revolving around targeted, simulated missions, the China-Pakistan exercise lasted three weeks, with the two armies living, eating and training together. They exchanged weaponry, specific tactics and hands-on experiences in fighting terrorists. It was more of a bonding experience for the two armies than a mere showcase of their military might.


Some experts say the drills have practical implications, as the two countries are facing increasing threats from their common enemy--terrorism and extremism.






Editor:Zhang Pengfei |Source: CNTV.CN



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