Islamabad:
The United Nations led the international sentences of the terrorist attack against a train in Baluchistan, since the world capitals expressed solidarity with Islamabad following the horrible assault on civilian innocent.
The terrorists belonging to the successful Liberation Army of Baloch (Bla) kidnapped the Jaffar Express, with 450 passengers on board, while traveling to Quetta to Peshawar, in the Bolan district on Tuesday. The security forces immediately launched the rescue operation, which continued until Wednesday.
The UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, strongly condemned the kidnapping of Jaffar Express and has demanded the immediate release of the hostages, said the UN spokesman Stephane Durric. The secretary general made it clear that “the attacks against civilians are unacceptable and the international community should take measures to avoid such incidents,” he added.
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, in a publication on the X Microblogging website, condemned the “terrorist attack in Baluchistan.” He said: “Our thoughts are with the loved ones of those who have lost their lives.” A similar message was also tweeted by the British high commissioner Jane Marriott.
The European Union ambassador (EU) in Dr. Riina Kionka of Pakistan also condemned the terrorist attack and expressed her condolences to the families of the victims. Our deepest condolences are the people and families of the victims. As the situation is still developing, we express our deep concern for hostages and ask for its immediate launch, “he wrote in X.
China also condemned the terrorist attack and promised to continue Beijing’s firm support to Islamabad in the fight against terrorism, maintaining solidarity and social stability and protecting the security of civilians.
“We notice the reports and strongly condemn this terrorist attack,” said the spokesman of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, MAO NO, during his regular information session. “We will continue to support Pakistan firmly to combat terrorism, maintain solidarity and social stability and protect the safety of civilians.”
The spokesman Mao said that China firmly opposed terrorism in any way, and added that China was ready to strengthen terrorism and security cooperation with Pakistan and jointly maintain the peaceful, safe and stable region.
The spokesman of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ismail Baghaei, firmly condemned the incident of hostage taking, expressing a deep concern about the danger of innocent civilians. In a statement, Baghaei reaffirmed the position of Iran’s principles against all forms of terrorism and violent extremism.
He extended solidarity with the government and the people of Pakistan during this difficult time. In addition, he reiterated the preparation of Iran to provide the necessary assistance to help end the terrorist law and guarantee the safety of those affected.
In addition, the Iranian embassy in Islamabad denounced the assault as a “cowardly crime against humanity”, emphasizing that addressing civilians and interrupting the vital infrastructure of transport constituted a serious violation of human rights and international norms.
The United States Embassy in Islamabad extended the “deepest sympathies and condolences to victims, their families and all those affected by this horrible act, claimed by the Baloch Liberation Army, a global terrorist group specially designated by the United States.
“The Pakistani people deserve to live free of violence and fear. The United States will continue to be a firm partner of Pakistan in their efforts to guarantee the safety of all its citizens. We sympathize with Pakistan during this difficult time,” said the embassy in a statement.
(With agencies supplies and news desktop)
