Chinese embassy condemns attack on its citizens in Gwadar

Chinese embassy condemns attack on its citizens in Gwadar

ISLAMABAD: The Chinese embassy in Islamabad has condemned the terrorist attack in Gwadar Balochistan, where security forces killed two terrorists on Sunday.

“On August 13th, a convoy carrying Chinese citizens was attacked near the port of Gwadar in Balochistan, Pakistan. The incident caused no casualties on the Chinese side, and the relevant personnel have been properly placed in safety,” it said it a statement on Sunday.

Two terrorists killed in Gwadar

“The Chinese Embassy in Pakistan strongly condemns this terrorist act. The Embassy and the Consulate General in Karachi launched emergency response immediately, requesting the Pakistani authorities to conduct a thorough investigation on the attack, severely punish the perpetrators, take practical and effective measures to prevent similar incidents from happening again,” the statement said.

“China will continue to work with the Pakistani side, to jointly counter the threats of terrorism and earnestly protect the safety of Chinese personnel, institutions and projects in Pakistan.”

The statement further said: “Given the current security situation, the Chinese Embassy reminds Chinese citizens in Pakistan to be vigilant and take preventive measures against security risks, to ensure the safety of their lives and property.”