The accord was reached Nov. 25 during a visit to Pakistan by Chinese President Hu Jintao, the first Chinese leader to visit Beijing's long-standing South Asian ally in a decade.

Hu's visit to Pakistan contrasted with his earlier stop in India, where Beijing and New Delhi made little progress on longtime disputes.

In a joint statement issued on the eve of Hu's return home, Pakistan and China outlined their commitment to boosting trade, continued military cooperation, greater cross-border investment, development of energy resources and combating terrorism and regional instability.

The Japan Times Weekly: Dec. 2, 2006
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