ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has conveyed his deepest condolences to the people of the People’s Republic of China on the sad demise of former President of China, Mr Jiang Zemin.

In a statement on Thursday, the President said that former Chinese President Jiang Zemin was a distinguished statesman who, through sustained economic reforms led China on a period of rapid growth and development, and significantly raised the standard of living in China.

The President said that former President Jiang continued to deepen the friendship and people-to-people ties between our two countries. He said President Jiang would be remembered for his services and dedication to his country. Our thoughts are with the people of China at this time of bereavement, he said.