In this photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, members of China's armed police force capture supposed terrorists during a joint anti-terror drill in Kashgar, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 6, 2011. — Photo by AP

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has assured China of providing full intelligence cooperation on the activities of the East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM), DawnNews reported.

The ETIM is said to be working for the separation of Xinjiang from China by means of violence and terror.

Among the stated goals of the ETIM is the conversion of all Chinese people to Islam.

The assurance regarding intelligence cooperation was conveyed to Chinese officials by Javed Noor, Director-General of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), during his visit to China.

Mr Noor held detailed meetings with Chinese intelligence authorities with the two sides agreeing on strengthening intelligence cooperation. — DawnNews