President Xi Jinping today described Pakistan as China's "dependable" friend and firmly backed its territorial integrity, as he announced long-term support for the cash-strapped country's economic development.

Addressing a joint sitting of Pakistan's parliament on the final day of his two-day maiden trip during which he oversaw signing of 51 agreements, Xi stressed that the bilateral ties are based on mutual trust and support.

Xi, also the General-Secretary of ruling Communist party, said China and Pakistan will always move forward together and the Chinese people will always stand together with the Pakistani people.