The Foreign Office on Saturday said relevant authorities from both China and Pakistan are in close contact over the controversy revolving around marriages between Pakistani and Chinese nationals.
“The government of China has offered all possible cooperation on the issue, which is highly appreciated. Both sides are closely coordinating their efforts. In this context, a Chinese team visited Pakistan recently and held meetings with our law enforcement officials,” the FO spokesperson stated in a statement. “The ministry of foreign affairs and Pakistan missions in China are closely monitoring the situation and extending all possible assistance to Pakistani citizens who may have any complaints on the subject,” it continued.
“We have noted the statement by the Chinese embassy referring to investigation by the Chinese ministry of public security on the issue. According to this investigation, there is no forced prostitution or sale of human organs of Pakistani women who stay in China after marriage with Chinese nationals,” the FO statement said. “In light of the aforementioned statement, it is essential to avoid sensationalisation and reporting on sensitive matters should be done only on the basis of established facts,” it asserted.
“The ministry of foreign affairs, all other relevant departments of the government and the Chinese authorities concerned will continue to coordinate on the matter to address the grievances of the affected individuals, bring the culprits to justice, and ensure that such incidents do not recur in the future,” the statement reiterated.
The spokesperson underlined that Pakistan and China are all-weather strategic cooperative partners. “Friendship between the two countries enjoys strong public and institutional support in both countries. Both sides remain committed to strengthening this abiding friendship and strategic partnership in all dimensions,” it concluded.
