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Islamabad on Friday reiterated its firm support for Beijing on the Taiwan issue and reaffirmed its commitment to the one-China principle.
Responding to media queries on recent developments in the Taiwan Strait, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said that Pakistan and China are iron-clad friends and all-weather strategic partners.
The statement came amid rising tensions between China and Taiwan following the former’s military exercise.
In his statement, the foreign ministry spokesman said that Pakistan consistently supports China in all matters relating to its core national interests, including Taiwan.
“We (Pakistan) reiterate our consistent support to China in all matters concerning 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 Taiwan is democratically governed as its own territory, and it has not ruled out using force to take it under Chinese control.
Beijing announced late Wednesday that the drills had ended and said its military would remain on high alert and continue to strengthen its combat readiness.
The drills, dubbed “Justice Mission 2025,” saw China launch dozens of missiles and deploy a large number of warships and aircraft near the island.
—With additional input from Reuters
