BEIJING: Diplomats from 14 nations, including Pakistan, Iran, Brazil, Turkey, Ecuador, Indonesia and Senegal, visited China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from April 24 to 28 at the invitation of the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
Consul Generals of fourteen countries stationed in different cities in China visited Urumqi, Kashgar, Turpan and other areas in Xinjiang to experience first-hand the economic and social development of the region.
Diplomats from 14 countries
According to APP, the diplomat said that Xinjiang’s achievements are outstanding and the people of all ethnic groups live with happiness and in harmony. The envoys noted that various lies fabricated by some sections of Western media are completely inconsistent with the reality of Xinjiang, Chinese media claimed.
Agha Hunain Abbas Khan, Pakistani acting Consul General in Chengdu also visited Xinjiang and he said that “To root out terrorism, it is vital to have a complete plan for a region’s development and help people progress their lives,”. He added, “China has made great strides,”. The diplomats also visited the old town in the city of Kashgar and experienced tourism in the region.
Mehmet Mert Tokman, Turkish Consul General in Chengdu also paid a visit to the region years ago. During this trip, he said that the area has a rich heritage undergoing tremendous progress and change.
Indonesian Consul General in Guangzhou visited oId Kah Mosque in Kashgar and the Xinjiang Islamic Institute. He said that the reality of Xinjiang is different from the biased reports of some section of Western media.
According to Xinhua, Judyth Muthoni Nsababera, Ugandan Consul General in Guangzhou, said that she would not believe the lies about Xinjiang that have been fabricated by some section of Western media.
She maintained that it is important to come and see the area and feel it in person. APP
