ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari visited Embassy of China and offered condolences over killing of Chinese citizens in terrorist attack in Bisham.

During his meeting with Ambassador of China to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong, President Zardari said that Pakistani nation shared grief of Chinese people and stood in solidarity with Chinese people, President Secretariat Press Wing said in statement.

While registering his remarks in visitor’s book at Chinese Embassy, President Zardari said that Bisham attack struck at core of shared values and enduring friendship between two countries. “This incident was orchestrated by enemies of Pakistan-China friendship”, he added.

Earlier, president assured Chinese Ambassador that criminals involved in terrorist attack would be apprehended and brought to justice. He said that all necessary measures would be taken to ensure security of Chinese nationals working on various projects in Pakistan.

Chinese Ambassador thanked president for his visit while appreciating fact that Pakistanis had condemned terrorist attack.

Ambassador Zaidong mentioned that Chinese workers had made significant contributions towards Pakistan’s socio-economic development. While stressing need for counter-terrorism cooperation and providing enhanced security to Chinese workers in Pakistan, Chinese envoy said that terrorists were enemies of humanity and needed to be hunted down.

Ambassador, however reiterated China’s resolve to further strengthen cooperation with Pakistan and continue its support for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and other projects.

Published in The Daily National Courier, March, 28 2024

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