The Security Council Issues President's Press Statement on the Chinese Casualties Caused by Terrorist Attacks in Pakistan

  China News Agency, United Nations, August 6-The UN Security Council issued a press statement by the chairman on the 6th, strongly condemning the terrorist attack that took place in the Cape Province of Pakistan on July 14.

The attack killed 9 Chinese and 3 Pakistani personnel, and injured many others.

  The members of the Council expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and the governments of Pakistan and China. They reiterated that terrorism in any form and manifestation poses a serious threat to international peace and security, and emphasized that the perpetrators, organizers and funding of terrorist acts should be addressed He was brought to justice and urged all countries to actively cooperate with Pakistan and the Chinese government in accordance with international law obligations and Security Council resolutions.

  The Chairman’s press statement pointed out that any terrorist act, regardless of its motive, when, where, and by whom, is a crime and is unforgivable.

All countries should take all measures to combat the threats to international peace and security caused by terrorism in accordance with the "UN Charter" and other international legal obligations.

  On July 14, the Chinese commuter bus for the Dasu Hydropower Station Project in the Cape Province of Pakistan suffered a terrorist attack, resulting in many Chinese and Pakistani casualties.

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