China sends condolences to Bhutto´s family

Source: CCTV.com | 12-29-2007 08:26

The Chinese government has sent condolences to Pakistan over the death of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto waves to her supporters at Liaquat Bagh in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Dec. 27, 2007. Bhutto died Thursday as Party security adviser says she was shot in the neck and chest as she got into her vehicle, then gunman blew himself up. At least 20 others were also killed in a blast that took place as Bhutto left the rally. (Xinhua/AFP Photo)

At the Pakistani Embassy in China, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs He Yafei said China is saddened by former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's assassination and offers condolences to her family. He Yafei also expressed China's appreciation for Bhutto's contributions to Sino-Pakistani friendship and hopes the Pakistani people will overcome difficulties and maintain social stability and development.

Russian president Vladimir Putin has called the murder of Benazir Bhutto "a barbaric act of terrorism"and "a challenge thrown down by forces of terrorism not only to Pakistan but also to the entire international community." Putin says he hopes Bhutto's killers will be found and punished accordingly.

Editor:Zhang Ning