On July 15, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian presided over a regular press conference.
A reporter asked questions. According to reports, on the 14th, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan issued a statement stating that a mechanical failure caused a gasoline leak on the commuter bus of a hydroelectric power station project to explode, and then the vehicle fell into the river.
The Pakistani side is conducting further investigations and expressing sincere condolences to the families of the Chinese and Pakistani victims.
What is China's comment?
Can you brief us on the latest investigation of the incident and the casualties of Chinese personnel?
In this regard, Zhao Lijian said that China was shocked by the serious casualties caused by the incident.
The Chinese party and government attach great importance to it. The party and state leaders immediately issued important instructions to rescue the wounded, do a good job in the aftermath of the casualties, quickly investigate the situation, in-depth assessment of relevant safety risks, and do their utmost to ensure the safety of Chinese personnel .
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan activated the emergency response mechanism as soon as possible, maintained close contact with Pakistan in Beijing and Islamabad respectively, and fully carried out emergency response work. The Pakistani side has been asked to thoroughly investigate the incident as soon as possible, properly transfer and treat the wounded, and strengthen security. Measures to eliminate potential safety hazards and ensure the safety of Chinese personnel, institutions and projects in Pakistan.
Pakistan expressed condolences and condolences to the casualties through different channels, and promised to do its best to rescue the wounded and carry out follow-up treatment to ensure the safety of Chinese personnel, institutions and projects in Pakistan.
On the evening of the 14th, the Chinese ambassador to Pakistan and the Pakistani foreign secretary went to the hospital to visit the wounded and conveyed the concern and condolences of the leaders of the two countries.
China will send an inter-departmental joint working group to Pakistan today to assist in the work.
(Producing Wang Jiayi)
Editor in charge: [Ji Xiang]