Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The People’s Republic of China
The UN Security Council Issues Presidential Press Statement on Terrorist Attack on a Van of the Confucius Institute at the University of Karachi
Updated: April 29, 2022 17:42

On April 28, 2022, the UN Security Council issued the presidential press statement, condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attack on a van of the Confucius Institute at the University of Karachi on April 26.

The presidential press statement said, the members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack at the University of Karachi. The attack, which was claimed by the Majeed Brigade of the Balochistan Liberation Army, resulted in the deaths of three Chinese nationals and one Pakistani and several injured.

The members of the Security Council expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to the Governments of Pakistan and China, reaffirmed that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security, and underlined the need to bring perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of these reprehensible acts of terrorism to justice. The members of the Security Council also urged all states, in accordance with their obligations under international law and relevant Security Council resolutions, to cooperate actively with the Governments of Pakistan and China, as well as all other relevant authorities in this regard.

The presidential press statement pointed out, any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed. All states should combat by all means, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and other obligations under international law, threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts.