BEIJING: Condemning terrorist attack targeting Chinese engineers in Gwadar, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that any attempt to sabotage friendship between China and Pakistan and development of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will not succeed.

"China will continue to work with Pakistani side to jointly guard against and counter threats of terrorism and earnestly protect safety of Chinese personnel, institutions and projects in Pakistan," Wang Wenbin said during his regular briefing which resumed here at International Press Centre after summer holidays.

He made it clear that "Any attempt to sabotage friendship between China and Pakistan and development of CPEC will not succeed."

Sharing details of incident, he said that on August 13, convoy of Chinese engineers was attacked by roadside bombs and gunshots. No Chinese citizens were killed or injured.

Wang Wenbin said that Chinese side strongly condemned those terrorist attacks and has asked Pakistani side to hold perpetrators accountable.

He said that Chinese Embassy and Consulate in Pakistan have launched emergency response measures immediately and reminded Chinese citizens, companies and institutions, working on projects in Pakistan to stay vigilant and take measures to bolster security, closely follow security situation, guard against security risks and keep themselves safe.

Spokesperson said that China will continue to work with Pakistani side to jointly guard against and counter threats of terrorism and earnestly protect safety of Chinese personnel, institutions and projects in Pakistan.