All-weather friendship

Agencies Published May 19, 2011
Pakistan's Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, right, and China's Premier Wen Jiabao, center, inspect honor guards during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, on Wednesday, May 18, 2011.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, right, and China's Premier Wen Jiabao, center, inspect honor guards during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, on Wednesday, May 18, 2011.
Gilani, left, and Jiabao listen to their national anthems during a welcome ceremony.
Gilani, left, and Jiabao listen to their national anthems during a welcome ceremony.
An honour guard marches in formation in front of the Great Hall of the People after the welcoming ceremony.
An honour guard marches in formation in front of the Great Hall of the People after the welcoming ceremony.
An honour guard stands in formation on the steps of the Great Hall of the People before the start of the welcoming ceremony.
An honour guard stands in formation on the steps of the Great Hall of the People before the start of the welcoming ceremony.
Gilani and his delegation (R) attend a meeting at the Great Hall of the People with Jiabao and his aides (L).
Gilani and his delegation (R) attend a meeting at the Great Hall of the People with Jiabao and his aides (L).
Gilani, second right, and Jiabao, second right, attend a meeting at the Great Hall of the People.
Gilani, second right, and Jiabao, second right, attend a meeting at the Great Hall of the People.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani is visiting China from Tuesday to show it has another major power to turn to just as relations with the United States have faced intense strain after the killing of Osama bin Laden. - Photos by agencies.

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Prince
May 19, 2011 10:14pm
Pak China Forever ...Ameen Pak China Zindabad
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May 20, 2011 12:29am
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