Beijing, Oct 9 (IANS) China hopes to help Pakistan develop faster and better, said Chinese President Xi Jinping after meeting with Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Wednesday.

During the meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, Xi said China and Pakistan have a fine tradition of mutual support and assistance.

Noting that Pakistan used to provide selfless help to China during difficult times, Xi said now that China has developed, it sincerely hopes to help Pakistan develop faster and better.

--IANS vin/