JAKARTA - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Pakistan to protect the safety of Chinese citizens and projects, when he met with Pakistani military commanders on a visit to Beijing.

Over the years, China has poured billions of dollars into infrastructure projects in Pakistan under the Belt and Road Initiative.

However, security concerns are increasing, with Chinese workers repeatedly being targeted by what Beijing calls a "terrorist attack" in the South Asian country.

"China supports Pakistan in fighting all forms of terrorism firmly and hopes Pakistan's military will continue to do everything possible to ensure the safety of Chinese personnel, projects and institutions," Wang said in a meeting with Pakistan Army Chief of Staff Asim Munir according to a statement from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. , July 25.

Wang reiterated China's strong friendship with Pakistan, saying Beijing will continue to prioritize the country in the diplomacy of neighboring countries.

Munir also met with the Deputy Chairman of China's Central Military Commission, Zhang Youxia, on Friday.

Beijing has urged Pakistan to allow its own security staff to provide protection to Chinese nationals, after a car bomb in the southern port city of Karachi that killed two Chinese engineers in October 2024.


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