China supports all-time ally Pak after Trump’s warning about safe havens for terrorism
Beijing: On Tuesday, China jumped on the defensive of its allied weather conditions, Pakistan, following the stern warning of US President Donald Trump on providing shelters to terrorists, saying Islamabad is at the forefront of the fight Against terrorism.
Trump, in his first prime-time televised speech to announce his policy in Afghanistan and South Asia, hit Pakistan to provide safe havens for “chaos agents” who kill Americans in Afghanistan and warned Islamabad that he has “Lots to Lose” Hosting terrorists.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hua Chunying, in responding to Trump’s comments on Pakistan, said: “I hope that the relevant political decision by the United States will lead to promoting the security and stability of the relevant region”.
“(On) President Trump’s comments on Pakistan, I must say that Pakistan is at the forefront of the fight against terrorism, has made sacrifices in the fight against terrorism, making a significant contribution to maintaining peace and stability”, Said Hua, my friend.
Trump said in his speech that a pillar of his new strategy was a change in the United States’ approach to Pakistan.
He beat Pakistan for its support of terrorist groups and warned Islamabad of the consequences if it continues to do so.
“We can not keep silent about Pakistan’s shelters for terrorist organizations, the Taliban and other groups that pose a threat to the region and beyond,” Trump said.
“Pakistan has a lot to gain by partnering with our effort in Afghanistan. It has a lot to lose by continuing to harbor terrorists,” he said in a warning to Pakistan.
Hua, in response to Trump’s harsh criticism of Pakistan’s support for terrorist groups, said: “I believe that the international community must really affirm” Pakistan’s efforts in the fight against terrorism.
“We are pleased to see the United States and Pakistan carry out cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts on the basis of mutual respect and contribute to world peace and stability,” he said.
In his speech, Trump hit Islamabad to house militants targeting US service members.
“But that will have to change.That will change immediately.No association can survive the fact of harboring a country’s militants and terrorists targeting US officials and officials.It is time for Pakistan to demonstrate its commitment to civilization, order, and Peace, “Trump said.
