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ISLAMABAD, Sept. 8-- Pakistani President Arif Alvi met with visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi here on Sunday, and they pledged to deepen cooperation in various fields between both countries. Pakistan views China as its most trustworthy "iron friend," President Alvi said, expressing gratitude for China's long-term and unselfish support and assistance for his country. Any attempt to isolate China and impede its development will meet opposition from Pakistan and will be doomed to failure, he said. While congratulating China on its remarkable achievements made over the past 70 years, Alvi noted that Pakistan stands ready to learn from China's successful development experience and speed up its own development through joint construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). He also said that Pakistan is willing to work with China to deepen anti-terrorim cooperation, to combat terrorism including the East Turkistan Islamic Movement and protect the safety of Chinese nationals and projects in Pakistan. The Pakistani president also expressed gratitude for China's understanding of and support for Pakistan in the international arena, saying Pakistan stands ready to strengthen strategic communication and notes-comparing on regional and international affairs with China. Wang Yi, for his part, said the China-Pakistan all-weather strategic cooperative partnership, under the guidance of the leaders of the two countries, has enjoyed strong momentum of development. | 
