After the tragic assault on Chinese engineers in Shangla, the Chinese military has expressed its readiness to collaborate with Pakistan in enhancing the capabilities of both nations to address various security threats, particularly terrorist attacks.
The attack near Besham in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa resulted in the loss of lives of five Chinese nationals and one Pakistani citizen on March 26.
Colonel Wu Qian, spokesperson for China’s Ministry of National Defence, mentioned during his monthly briefing that the Chinese military is prepared to work alongside Pakistan to continuously enhance their capacity to tackle diverse security challenges, especially in responding to terrorist threats, and to uphold regional peace and stability jointly.
Regarding the participation of a PLA tri-services contingent in the Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad on March 23, Colonel Wu stated that the Chinese people often affectionately refer to Pakistan as their iron-clad brother.
He emphasized the enduring bond between China and Pakistan as all-weather strategic cooperative partners, characterized by genuine friendship and mutual support through thick and thin.
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Colonel Wu added that under their respective leaders’ strategic guidance, the militaries of both countries have maintained frequent and close high-level exchanges, leading to positive outcomes in joint exercises, professional exchanges, personnel training, and cooperation in equipment and technology.
In response to the Shangla terrorist attack, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir affirmed the military’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all foreign citizens, particularly Chinese nationals, contributing to Pakistan’s prosperity.
During an emergency meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif following the attack on Chinese nationals working on the Dasu Hydel Power Project, General Munir reiterated the armed forces’ determination to eradicate terrorism, a battle Pakistan has steadfastly fought and won over the past two decades.
