15-member Chinese team visits Dasu incident site, appreciates Pakistan’s efforts

Islamabad: A 15-member Chinese team on Saturday visited Dasu in connection with the investigation of the tragic incident, where it was briefed by the Pakistani side, the Foreign Office said.

“The Chinese team expressed appreciation over the efforts made by the Pakistan side,” Foreign Office spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said in response to media queries regarding the visit of the Chinese team to assist Pakistan on investigation.

The spokesperson said the delegation examined the site along with the Pakistani counterparts.

He mentioned that the visiting team comprised 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.