ISLAMABAD, Oct. 14 -- It is hoped that Pakistan will continue to provide a good business environment for Chinese companies and try its best to ensure the safety of Chinese personnel, institutions, and projects in Pakistan, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here Monday.

Li made the remarks during his meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, noting that China firmly supports Pakistan's counterterrorism effort, and stands ready to actively promote counterterrorism cooperation with Pakistan and help Pakistan strengthen its counterterrorism capacity building.

For his part, Shehbaz said that the Pakistani government has pledged to do its utmost to hunt down perpetrators, fight terrorism, and ensure the safety of Chinese personnel, institutions, and projects in Pakistan.