Shah Mehmood arrives in Beijing, Pak-China strategic talks to be held today

 ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has arrived in the Chinese capital Beijing on a two-day official visit. Shah Mehmood Qureshi will today lead the Pakistani delegation in the second round of Pak-China Strategic Dialogue in Hainan Province, China. Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Jiang Yu's Regular Press Conference on March 26, 2006 Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Jiang Yu's Regular Press Conference on March 26, 2006 Qureshi will co-chair the talks. According to the Foreign Ministry, Shah Mehmood Qureshi will also hold meetings with the Chinese leadership during his visit in which bilateral issues will be discussed. The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman added that the talks are of utmost importance. And it will help the two countries enhance strategic mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation and strengthen closer ties in international and regional affairs.