ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Raza Rabbani, in a meeting with Yu Zhengsheng, Chairman of the National Committee of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), has said Asia must adopt a policy of looking inward and should not take dictation from Western Imperialism for the regional issues and socio economic development of the region. Pakistan and China should adopt a mechanism for a common stance on different issues at global parliamentary fora and promote parliamentary linkages.

The Chairman of CPPCC is heading a Parliamentary delegation on two-day official visit to Pakistan on the invitation of Chairman Senate Mian Raza Rabbani. The meeting between the two sides was held at the Parliament House on Wednesday.

Rabbani headed the Pakistani side and was accompanied by Leader of the House in Senate Raja Muhammad Zafar ul Haq and Parliamentary Leaders of the Political Parties in Senate.

He said Pakistan and China’s strategic partnership could go a long way in economic and social development of the region and strengthen the people to people contact.—PR