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ISLAMABAD, (MANEND NEWS): A 15-member Chinese delegation has
visited Dasu in connection with the investigation of the tragic incident
where it was briefed by the Pakistani side. The delegation also
examined the site along with the Pakistani counterparts.
In a statement on Sunday, Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez
Chaudhri, responding to media queries regarding the Chinese
delegation’s visit to Pakistan to provide assistance in investigating the
Dasu incident, said the Chinese team expressed appreciation over the
efforts made by the Pakistan side.
He said the delegation visited Dasu and was briefed at the incident site
by the Pakistani investigators. The delegation also examined the site
along with the Pakistani counterparts.
The delegation comprises of the representatives from the Chinese
Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Commerce, criminal investigation and
technical experts.
Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said that on Saturday, the delegation 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 and
the Chinese side by the Ambassador of China.
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.
Meanwhile Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri says
that the Chinese company has restored the employment contract of
Pakistani personnel working on Dasu Hydropower Project.
In a statement, he said China Gezhouba Group Corporation through its
latest notification has declared its earlier notice, about contract
termination of employment of Pakistani personnel working on Dasu
Hydropower Project, null and void.
The Spokesperson said that both Pakistan and China remain
committed to timely completion of Dasu Hydropower and other
projects being undertaken with Chinese cooperation.