China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs: strongly condemning hostage in Bangladesh violence

China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs website on July 3, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said Dhaka a hostage incident on the same day when answering reporters ' questions, said China is firmly opposed to any act of violence against innocent civilians.

A reporter's question: it is reported that, on July 1, Dhaka restaurant hostage event. At present, Bangladesh Police has rescued 13 hostages. 6 militants killed, 1 captured. Another of about 20 civilians and 2 policemen were killed in the incident, more than 40 people were injured. Comment on this event?

Hong Lei said: China is firmly opposed to any act of violence against innocent civilians, hostage in Dhaka expressed its strong condemnation. We unfortunately our condolences to the victims and sincere condolences to the families of the victims and deep sympathy. China supports Bangladesh's efforts to combat terrorism, safeguard national security and stability.

(Editors: Hao Long UN654)
2016-07-03 19:42:44
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中国外交部：强烈谴责孟加拉人质劫持暴力事件

　　中国外交部网站7月3日消息，中国外交部发言人洪磊当天就孟加拉国首都达卡发生人质劫持事件答记者问时表示，中方坚决反对任何针对无辜平民的暴力行为。

　　记者提问：据报道，7月1日晚，孟加拉国首都达卡一餐厅发生人质劫持事件。目前，孟警方已解救出13名人质。有6名武装分子被击毙、1名被俘。另有约20名平民及2名警察在事件中遇害，40多人受伤。中方对此事件有何评论？

　　洪磊：中方坚决反对任何针对无辜平民的暴力行为，对达卡人质劫持事件表示强烈谴责。我们对不幸遇难者表示哀悼，向死伤者家属表示诚挚的慰问和深切同情。中方支持孟方为打击恐怖主义、维护国家安全稳定作出的努力。

(责任编辑：郝龙 UN654)
2016-07-03 19:42:44
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