Hina for Pak-China joint anti-terror efforts

Khar, 35, who was appointed foreign minister last month, held talks Wednesday with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and her counterpart Yang Jiechi.During talks, Yang voiced appreciation for Pakistans support of Chinas core interests, including issues related to Taiwan, Tibet and Xinjiang, the Chinese foreign ministry said in a statement.For decades, China has worked to quell separatist and independence movements in the three regions.Yang further said China will continue to stand by Islamabad in safeguarding Pakistans national stability and economic development, the statement said.In a press conference, Khar denied any official involvement in the early August attacks that shook Chinas ancient Silk Road city of Kashgar, leaving 21 people dead, including eight described by authorities as suspected terrorists.Terrorism today knows no borders... the statement vis-a-vis Pakistan involvement of any sort was misconstrued, she told reporters.We respond to that by increasing cooperation. Pakistan is already cooperating. We must make this even more robust.