ISLAMABAD: Islamabad has assured Beijing for foolproof security of Chinese citizens working in Pakistan on Sunday.
The meeting was held between the Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi and the Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zedong at the Chinese Embassy on Sunday. Ambassador warmly welcomed Mohsin Naqvi, state-run APP reported.
Both sides discussed the recent visit of the Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehabaz Sharif to China. A detailed discussion was also held on the promotion of Pakistan-China relations and measures taken for the security of Chinese citizens in Pakistan.
The recent visit of the prime minister has strengthened the friendship with China said Mohsin Naqvi adding that the president of China, the prime minister and senior leadership of China have always supported Pakistan, the statement added.
He informed the Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zedong about the measures to protect Chinese citizens across the country including Islamabad.
Mohsin Naqvi also briefed him on the security plan of Chinese engineers and staff working on CPEC and other projects.
He said that comprehensive and effective SOPs have been made for the security of Chinese citizens and a separate force “SPU” is being created in Islamabad for foreign nationals. The protection of the Chinese brothers who are working for the construction and development of Pakistan is the first priority of the government of Pakistan, said Mohsin Naqvi.
He said that no one can create a rift in the eternal friendship between Pakistan and China and such a conspiracy will never be allowed to succeed. He said that Pakistan and China are friends and iron brothers said Chinese ambassador adding that China attaches great importance to relations with Pakistan.
The Chinese ambassador expressed satisfaction with the security arrangements made for the protection of Chinese citizens. Interior Secretary Khurram Ali Agha and senior officials of the Chinese Embassy were also present in the meeting.