China, US support Pakistan against terrorism

Islamabad: The United States (US) and China on Tuesday condemned recent terrorist attacks in the Balochistan and pledging support to Pakistan in countering terrorism.

“The United States strongly condemns yesterday’s deadly attacks in Balochistan that targeted security officials and civilians, including the murder of twenty-three innocent civilians in Musakhail,” the US Embassy in Islamabad said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.

Condemning the militant attacks, Pakistan's long-time regional ally China extended its support and expressed deep grief over the dastardly attacks in the southwestern resource-rich province, home to major China-led projects such as a port and a gold and copper mine.

A spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry said at a regular press briefing on Tuesday that Beijing strongly condemns the attacks in Pakistan and will continue to give strong support to the country in anti-terrorism action.

"China stands firm against all forms of terrorism. We will continue giving staunch support to Pakistan in its effort to advance counter-terrorism operations, uphold social solidarity and stability, and protect the safety of the people," Lin Jian said.

He reaffirmed China's readiness to enhance counter-terrorism and security cooperation with Pakistan further and jointly safeguard peace and security in the region.
Similarly, the European Union also condemned the heinous attacks in the southwestern province of the country.

"Terrorism and violence in any form have no place. They threaten the foundations of democracy. Our thoughts are with those affected [by] this senseless act," the EU Commission Spokesperson Nabila Massrali wrote on X.