The United Nations (UN) had earlier released a report on alleged human rights violations against Uighurs and other minorities in Xinjiang. Taking note of the report, the FO said in a statement that China has successfully lifted over 700 million people out of poverty in 35 years.
"Pakistan appreciates China's constructive engagement with the UN human rights system as well as OIC General Secretariat, as evidenced by visits of the former [UN] high commissioner for human rights and OIC delegation to China," it said. "Pakistan believes in the principles of the UN charter including respect for political independence, sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs of state. Pakistan reaffirms its abiding commitment to advance all human rights universally in accordance with the principles of the UN Charter," the statement went on to read.