China hails arrest of suspect in KU suicide attack

BEIJING:

China appreciated on Wednesday the arrest of key suspect involved in the terrorist attack at the Confucius Institute in the University of Karachi (CIUK) by the Pakistani authorities and reiterated its continued firm support for Pakistan’s counter-terrorism efforts.

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian told his regular briefing that Beijing paid close attention to the progress in Pakistan’s investigation into the terrorist attack in April this year, and appreciated the Pakistan’s positive efforts.

“It is hoped that the Pakistani side will continue to make every effort to find out the truth, punish the perpetrators, resolutely crack down on terrorist organisations involved in the case, and ensure the safety of Chinese projects, personnel and institutions in Pakistan,” he said.

Zhao noted that further investigation into the attack was still under way. “The Chinese side would continue to firmly support Pakistan’s counter-terrorism efforts and provide a more secure environment for China-Pakistan cooperation,” he added.