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China hopes for stability in Pakistan after Musharraf quits
Beijing (AFP) Aug 19, 2008 China said Tuesday it hoped its traditional ally Pakistan would maintain political stability and economic development following Pervez Musharraf's resignation as president. "As a friendly neighbour, China sincerely hopes Pakistan will maintain its political stability and economic progress," foreign ministry spokesman Qin Gang said in a statement posted on the ministry's website. Qin praised Musharraf for playing an important role in developing ties with China, adding China believed cooperation between the two countries would continue. China has long maintained close links with Pakistan, considered by Beijing to be an important counterweight against India, Asia's other giant. Musharraf, the former army chief who seized power in a coup in 1999, announced Monday in a televised address that he would stand down in the face of looming impeachment charges. Related Links News From Across The Stans
Sarkozy says France to stay in Afghanistan despite soldier deaths
Paris (AFP) Aug 19, 2008President Nicolas Sarkozy vowed Tuesday that France will not abandon the international mission in Afghanistan despite 10 French troops being killed and 21 wounded in a Taliban ambush. |
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