F.P. Report
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday confirmed the death of two Chinese nationals, who were killed in Balochistan province, days after they were kidnapped from Quetta.
“The Government of Pakistan strongly condemns the death of two innocent Chinese Nationals. The DNA reports have confirmed that the two persons killed in Balochistan in June 2017 were the same two Chinese nationals, who were kidnapped from Quetta in May, 2017,” the Foreign Ministry said.
A statement said the Government of Pakistan expresses its deep sense of shock and grief on this brutal act of terrorism, and extends condolences to the Government and people of the People’s Republic of China and sympathies to the families of the victims.
“The Government of Pakistan would continue to conduct thorough investigation and apprehend the perpetrators of this crime and to bring them to justice,” the statement said.
The statement said Pakistan strongly condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestation.
“We are grateful to the Government of China for its strong support for our fight against the menace of terrorism,” the Foreign Ministry said.
It said Pakistan will continue to work with China and the international community to enhance counter terrorism cooperation as well as regional and global peace and security.
