BEIJING - Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolences to his Pakistani counterpart Arif Alvi on Wednesday over the attack in the country's northwestern city of Peshawar.
In his message, Xi said that he would express deep condolences to the injured and the bereaved families on behalf of the Chinese government and people after learning of the severe terrorist attack in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Xi stressed that China opposes terrorism and strongly condemns the incident, and that China will continue to support Pakistan's efforts to push forward its national counter terrorism action plan, safeguarding social stability and protecting people's safety.
Xi said China is ready to advance anti-terrorism cooperation with Pakistan and work together to maintain peace and security in the region as well as the world at large.
On Wednesday, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang sent a message of condolences to Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif.