China's top political advisor Jia Qinglin on Wednesday vowed to boost strategic partnership of cooperation with Pakistan.

"We always treat and promote China-Pakistan relations from strategic and long-term perspective," said Jia, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).

Jia made the remarks when meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani.

Hailing the profound friendship between the two good neighbors and partners since forging diplomatic ties 58 years ago, Jia said China and Pakistan had always trusted and supported each other on major international issues and issues concerning each other's core interests.

"We give priority to China-Pakistan ties in our foreign policy," Jia said, noting that China would work with Pakistan to expand cooperation in culture, sports, tourism and other sectors.

This would benefit the two peoples and help regional peace and development, Jia said.

Gilani arrived in Beijing Monday evening for a four-day visit to China.

Gilani said his country just concluded a series of activities to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding the People's Republic of China.

Gilani said China's development helped promote the peace, stability and development of the region and the world at large.

The prime minister said Pakistan applauded China's support for its economic and social progress, hoping that the two nations would increase cooperation in infrastructure, hydropower, energy and other areas.

Gilani also expressed the willingness to enhance parliamentary and people-to-people exchanges between the two nations.

Pakistan supported all measures China had taken to safeguard national stability, ethnic unity and the fight against the "three evil forces" of separatism, terrorism and extremism.

It was Gilani's first visit to China since he became the prime minister in March.

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