President visits Embassy of China, condoles killing of Chinese citizens

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari visited the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China today and offered his heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Government and people of Pakistan over the tragic killing of Chinese citizens in a terrorist attack in Karachi on 7th October 2024.

Strongly condemning the terrorist attack, President Asif Ali Zardari reiterated his resolve to bring the perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice. He expressed Pakistan’s solidarity with Chinese brothers and sisters in this hour of grief.

Talking to the Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong, the President said that the Chinese government and people have contributed to the socio-economic development of Pakistan and the enemies of both countries could not want to see the growing partnership between the two states.

He said that such cowardly acts by the elements could not weaken the bonds of friendship between the two time-tested friends.The President reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to ensure the safety and security of the Chinese nationals residing in the country.

Meanwhile, President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday departed for a two-day visit to Turkmenistan mainly to attend the International Forum on “Interrelation of Times and Civilisations: Basis of Peace and Development” being held in Ashgabat.The International Forum is being held on October 10-11 to mark the 300th birth anniversary of Magtymguly Faragi, a great Turkmen thinker, poet and philosopher.