ISLAMABAD, July 18 (DNA): A 15-member Chinese delegation has visited
Dasu in connection with the investigation of the tragic incident where
it was briefed by the Pakistani side.
In a statement on Sunday, Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez
Chaudhri, responding to media queries regarding the Chinese delegation’s
visit to Pakistan to provide assistance in investigating the Dasu
incident, said the Chinese team expressed appreciation over the efforts
made by the Pakistan side.
He said the delegation visited Dasu and was briefed at the incident site
by the Pakistani investigators. The delegation also examined the site
along with the Pakistani counterparts.
The delegation comprises of the representatives from the Chinese
Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Commerce, criminal investigation and
technical experts.
The delegation a day earlier held a meeting with all relevant
stakeholders in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Pakistani side was led in the meeting by the Interior Secretary,
whereas Ambassador of China Nong Rong led the Chinese side.
During the meeting, the two sides exchanged deepest condolences on the
loss of precious lives and the Chinese side was briefed regarding the
progress in the ongoing investigation indicating possibility of sabotage
and about the care being provided to the injured.
After the meeting, the Chinese delegation visited injured Chinese
nationals at CMH Rawalpindi. DNA
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