China News Service, Beijing, July 15 (Reporter Guo Chaokai) Regarding the casualties of Chinese personnel caused by the explosion of the Bakista commuter bus, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said at a regular press conference on the 15th that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan The emergency mechanism was activated as soon as possible, and Pakistan has been required to thoroughly investigate the incident as soon as possible, properly transfer and treat the wounded, and ensure the safety of Chinese personnel, institutions and projects in Pakistan.
China will send an inter-departmental joint working group to Pakistan today to assist in the work.
A reporter asked questions at the meeting. According to reports, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan issued a statement on the 14th that the commuter shuttle bus for the Dasu Hydropower Station Project in the Cape Province of Pakistan exploded due to a gasoline leak and the vehicle fell into the river afterwards.
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?
Zhao Lijian responded that China was shocked by the serious casualties caused by the incident.
The Chinese party and government attach great importance to them. The party and state leaders made important instructions at the first time, requiring all-out efforts to rescue the wounded, do a good job in the aftermath of the casualties, quickly find out the situation, in-depth assessment of relevant safety risks, and do their utmost to protect the lives of Chinese personnel Safety.
"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 made every effort to carry out emergency response work. The Pakistani side has requested the Pakistani side to 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.” Zhao Lijian said that Pakistan expressed condolences and condolences to the casualties through different channels, and promised to do its utmost to rescue the wounded and carry out follow-up treatment to ensure China’s presence in Pakistan. Safety of personnel, institutions and projects.
"On the night of the 14th, the Chinese ambassador to Pakistan and Pakistani Foreign Secretary went to the hospital to visit the wounded and conveyed the concerns 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." Zhao Lijian said.
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