China welcomes Musharraf 'road map'

BEIJING, AUG. 19. Welcoming the Pakistan President, Gen. Pervez Musharraf's `road map' for restoration of democracy, China has told the United States that continued sanctions against Islamabad would only `complicate' the situation.

The Foreign Ministry spokesman, Mr. Sun Yuxi, said China appreciated Gen. Musharraf's August 14 announcement regarding general elections.

``As a friendly neighbour of Pakistan, we hope and believe that the domestic political situation in Pakistan could continue to be stable and Pakistan's economy can further develop,'' Mr. Sun told PTI in response to a question. On Washington's cautious reaction to Gen. Musharraf's latest pledge and linking lifting of sanctions to restoration of democracy in Pakistan, Mr. Sun said the Chinese Government's stand on sanctions had all along been clear.

- PTI

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