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Islamabad on Friday reiterated its firm support for Beijing on the Taiwan issue, reaffirming its commitment to the One China principle.
Responding to media questions on recent developments in the Taiwan Strait, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said Pakistan and China are staunch friends and strategic cooperative partners at all times.
The statement came amid growing tension between China and Taiwan, following the former’s military exercise.
In his statement, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Pakistan consistently supports China on all issues related to its core national interests, including Taiwan.
“We (Pakistan) reiterate our continued support for China on all issues relating to its core interests, including Taiwan,” he added.
“We will continue to adhere to the One China principle and regard Taiwan as an inalienable part of China.”
China claims that democratically governed Taiwan is its own territory and has not ruled out using force to take it under Chinese control.
Beijing announced the end of the exercises on Wednesday night and said its military would remain on high alert and continue to strengthen its combat readiness.
In exercises called “Mission Justice 2025”, China fired dozens of rockets and deployed a large number of warships and aircraft near the island.
—With additional input from Reuters
