Chi rebuffs US suggestion to convince Pakistan on terror

“As we stressed many times, Pakistan has made important sacrifices and contributions to the global anti-terrorism cause and countries should strengthen anti-terrorism cooperation on the basis of common mutual respect instead of finger-pointing at each other,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang said.

“This is not conducive to the global counter-terrorism efforts,” Lu told the media.Last week, a US official said Chi could be helpful in persuading Pakistan to dismantle safe haven for terrorists.”Chi always opposes linking terrorism with any certain country and we don’t agree to place the responsibility of anti-terrorism on a certain country,” Lu said.

“Actually, Chi is defending the countries that have been making anti-terrorism efforts in a just and fair way. Chi also welcomes all the global joint efforts in terms of counter-terrorism on the basis of mutual trust and respect.”

Chi defends its “iron-brother” Pakistan on the issue of terrorism. Beijing says Islamabad has made sacrifices and done a fabulous job in fighting terrorism.Chi was quick to jump to Pakistan’s defence when US President tweeted that his administration was stopping all aid to Islamabad for not using the money to flush out terrorists.

Days after Trump’s announcement, Washington cut security aid to Islamabad. Chi has invested heavily in Pakistan.The over $ 50-billion Chi-Pakistan Economic Corridor - a key artery of Beijing’s Belt and Road project — connects Chi’s Kashgar with Pakistan Gwadar.It goes through the disputed Kashmir held by Islamabad and claimed by New Delhi. (IANS)