Premier Wen Jiabao has met with visiting Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani in Beijing. The two leaders reaffirmed the two countries will maintain an all-weather friendship.

Wen held talks with Gilani at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Wednesday afternoon.

During the talk, Wen highlighted the great sacrifice and contribution Pakistan has made in fighting terrorism. He added China will kick start new commercial cooperation with Pakistan and set up a cooperative system emphasizing energy, infrastructure construction and agriculture.

For his part, Gilani said China is the most trustworthy and all-weather strategic friend. Pakistan will commit itself in promoting strategic and cooperative relationship with China. Pakistan will always stick to one China Policy and support China's stand in issues concerning Taiwan, Tibet Autonomous Region and Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Pakistani Prime Minister Gilani arrived in Shanghai earlier on Tuesday evening, kicking off his four-day visit to China. He will stay in the country from Tuesday to Friday at the invitation of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao.

During Gilani's visit, the two sides will exchange views on deepening bilateral relations, promoting pragmatic cooperation in a wide range of areas and other international and regional issues of common concern. They will also participate in a reception to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Pakistan and is also known as a "China-Pakistan Friendship Year."

(CNTV.cn May 19, 2011)