After the US designated Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin as a global terrorist, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang defended Pakistan, saying it "stands at the frontline of the international counterterrorism fight."
China on Wednesday defended its "all-weather" ally Pakistan after the United States moved to designate Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin a global terrorist , following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on Monday.
Asked about the move, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang said, "We oppose all forms of terrorism. We also clearly stated we oppose linking terorism with certain countries."
"We have to say Pakistan stands at the frontline of the international counterterrorism fight," he added, "and has been making efforts in this regard."
"We think international cooperation on counterterrorism should be enhanced and international community should give full recognition to Pakistan's efforts in this regard," Lu said.
China's defence suggests it is all but certain to once again block moves to sanction the Jaish-e-Muhammad chief Masood Azhar at the UN Security Council sanctions committee. The listing, supported in January by the US, UK and France, was placed under a six-month technical hold that expires in July.
China had last year blocked the application filed by India.
Source:India Today
China on Wednesday defended its "all-weather" ally Pakistan after the United States moved to designate Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin a global terrorist , following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on Monday.
Asked about the move, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang said, "We oppose all forms of terrorism. We also clearly stated we oppose linking terorism with certain countries."
"We have to say Pakistan stands at the frontline of the international counterterrorism fight," he added, "and has been making efforts in this regard."
"We think international cooperation on counterterrorism should be enhanced and international community should give full recognition to Pakistan's efforts in this regard," Lu said.
China's defence suggests it is all but certain to once again block moves to sanction the Jaish-e-Muhammad chief Masood Azhar at the UN Security Council sanctions committee. The listing, supported in January by the US, UK and France, was placed under a six-month technical hold that expires in July.
China had last year blocked the application filed by India.
Source:India Today
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