China News Service, Beijing, July 6 (Liang Xiaohui and Xie Yanbing) Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian hosted a regular press conference on July 6.
A reporter asked: According to reports, on the 5th, the Pakistani Sindh provincial government and the Pakistani anti-terrorism department held a press conference in Karachi, saying that a key suspect in the terrorist attack on the Confucius Institute at the University of Karachi had been arrested.
Several terrorist groups such as the "Balochi Liberation Front" and "Balochi Liberation Army" are strengthening their connections, and there may be foreign forces behind them.
What is China's comment?
Zhao Lijian: China pays close attention to the progress of Pakistan's investigation into the terrorist attack on the Confucius Institute at the University of Karachi, and appreciates Pakistan's positive efforts.
At the same time, we note that further investigation is still underway.
It is hoped that the Pakistani side will continue to make every effort to find out the truth, severely punish the perpetrators, resolutely crack down on terrorist organizations involved in the case, and ensure the safety of Chinese projects, personnel and institutions in Pakistan.
China will continue to firmly support Pakistan's counter-terrorism efforts and provide a more secure environment for China-Pakistan cooperation.
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