China hopes Pak will maintain political stability, economic progress

Beijing, Aug.19 : China's Foreign Ministry hopes that President Musharraf's departure from office will not compromise Pakistan's political stability or economic progress.

"As a friendly neighbor, China sincerely hopes Pakistan will maintain its political stability and economic progress," the China Daily quoted spokesman Qin Gang, as saying.

Qin said that during his term as President, Musharraf played an important role in developing the bilateral relations and Chinese side appreciated it very much.

ANI