DUSHANBE, Sept. 12 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met here Friday with Pakistan's top national security and foreign affairs adviser, Sartaj Aziz, on the sidelines of the 14th summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

Calling China and Pakistan all-weather friends, Xi said the two sides understand and support each other at any time.

China has always seen the bilateral relations with Islamabad a diplomatic priority, and is committed to further promoting the strategic cooperative partnership with Pakistan, an observer of the SCO.

"I've been earnestly looking forward to visiting Pakistan," Xi said, adding he expects to meet with Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in Beijing during an Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation conference in November.

Relevant parties in Pakistan, Xi said, are absolutely capable of resolving divergence and maintaining national stability via negotiations that serve the fundamental interests of the nation and the people.

On the recent flood in Pakistan that caused heavy human and property losses, Xi said the Chinese government decided to offer more aid.

Aziz conveyed to Xi greetings from Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Sharif, and thanked China for consistent understanding, support and assistance.

The Pakistani government and people, he said, are eagerly anticipating a state visit by President Xi to their country at an early date.

"We are convinced that the visit would inject strong impetus to our bilateral friendship and cooperation and propel Pakistan-China relations into a new phase," said Aziz.