China and Pakistan are good neighbors and time-honored friends. During the past 56 years of diplomatic relations, both sides have developed a special friendship which enjoys the fame of “All Weather Friendship”. At the invitation of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz paid an official visit to China in April, and attended the 2007 Annual Conference of Boao Forum. During his visit, the Prime Minister contacted Chinese government leaders. Both sides have reached a common understanding of promoting the China-Pakistan Strategic Cooperative Partnership to a new stage, especially on the following issues: 1. Actively implementing China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement(FTA) and China-Pakistan Economic and Trade Cooperation 5-year Development Program, encourage the mutual investment, adjust the trade structure, and promote the fast and healthy economic development of both sides. 2. Expand the people’s communication and exchange, enhance the mutual understanding, and consolidate the traditional friendship. 3. Tighten the communication and cooperation in multi-lateral affairs, and strengthen the stability and development of the South Asia. For a long term, as a famous financial expert and banker, Shaukat Aziz has been dedicated to the financial development. Now, as a Prime Minister, he has made tremendous contributions in promoting the Pakistan-China economic and trade cooperation. The following is a written interview with Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz. China and Pakistan are good neighbors and time-honored friends. During the past 56 years of diplomatic relations, both sides have developed a special friendship which enjoys the fame of “All Weather Friendship.” At the invitation of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz paid an official visit to China in April, and attended the 2007 Annual Conference of Boao Forum. During his visit, the Prime Ministerusted Chinese government leaders. Both sides have reached a common understanding of promoting the China-Pakistan Strategic Cooperative Partnership to a new stage, especially on the following issues: 1. Actively implementing China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and China-Pakistan Economic and Trade Cooperation 5-year Development Program, encourage the mutual investment, adjust the trade structure, and promote the fast and healthy economic development of both sides. 2. Expand the people’s communication and exchange, enhance the mutual understanding, and consolidate the traditional friendship. 3. Tighten the communication and cooperation in multi-lateral affairs, and strengthen the stability and development of the South Asia. For a long term, as a famous financial expert and banker, Shaukat Aziz has been dedicated to the financial Now, as a Prime Minister, he has made tremendous contributions in promoting the Pakistan-China economic and trade cooperation. The following is a written interview with Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz.