Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said that China was against terrorism in any form, and they were deeply appreciative of Pakistan’s role in countering the menace of terrorism. She said that China will continue to provide assistance to Pakistan to help combat this issue.

BEIJING – Time tested friend and close neighbourer, China has lauded Pakistan’s efforts to establish a national counter-terrorism plan to end the menace of terrorism and extremism from the region.

In a statement issued on Friday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said that China was against terrorism in any form. He said that his country firmly supports Pakistan in the implementation of its anti-terrorism strategy in accordance with its own national situation, and welcomes its national anti-terror plan.

“China will continue to provide assistance to Pakistan in its efforts to counter terrorism and safeguard its national security,” Hua said. It is worth to mention that the leaders of Pakistan’s main political parties on Wednesday attended a landmark meeting convened by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, on terrorism measures, including the establishment of special courts to expedite the trials of terror suspects.

The proceeding came after militants attacked Army Public School (APS) Peshawar, on December 16, killing more than 150 innocent people, including 136 schoolchildren.

Published on www.dailytimes.com.pk on December 26, 2014