FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
AND
THE GOVERNMENT OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN
 
Preamble

The Government of the People’s Republic of China (“China”) and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan (“Pakistan”) hereinafter referred to as “the Parties”;
Committed to strengthening the special bonds of friendship and cooperation between their countries;
Building on their respective rights and obligations under the WTO Agreement and other multilateral, regional and bilateral instruments of cooperation;
Resolved to promote reciprocal trade through the establishment of clear and mutually advantageous trade rules and the avoidance of trade barriers;
Recognizing that this Agreement should be implemented with a view toward raising the standard of living, creating new job opportunities, and promoting sustainable development in a manner consistent with environmental protection and conservation; and Committed to promoting the public welfare within each of their countries。