Chinese oil-workers killed in Ethiopia
The bodies of nine Chinese workers killed during the rebel attach on an Ethiopian oilfield have been sent to the country's capital, Addis Ababa. The Chinese government will charter a special flight to carry the bodies home on Saturday. Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi says his government has assigned a special force to search for the workers who are still missing after they were kidnapped during the attack.
"We are pursuing the perpetrators and making sure it doesn't happen again.?
The attack took place at an eastern Ethiopian oil facility owned by China?s Zhongyuan Petroleum Exploration Bureau, part of the China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation. The Ogaden National Liberation Front has claimed responsibility for the raid.
The Front says the Chinese workers have been removed from the battlefield for their own safety and are being treated well. China?s foreign ministry spokesperson Liu Jianchao says a joint workgroup has arrived at Ethiopia's capital to handle the remaining problems and the rescue work.
"For the safety of overseas Chinese workers, China is accessing the security situation of overseas countries. This is to help Chinese companies conduct trade and economic cooperation smoothly, and to ensure the safety of Chinese workers.?
Liu Jianchao said China has always supported the investment of Chinese companies abroad for the mutual benefit of both China and the recipient country,this principle will remain same.
"We are pursuing the perpetrators and making sure it doesn't happen again.?
The attack took place at an eastern Ethiopian oil facility owned by China?s Zhongyuan Petroleum Exploration Bureau, part of the China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation. The Ogaden National Liberation Front has claimed responsibility for the raid.
The Front says the Chinese workers have been removed from the battlefield for their own safety and are being treated well. China?s foreign ministry spokesperson Liu Jianchao says a joint workgroup has arrived at Ethiopia's capital to handle the remaining problems and the rescue work.
"For the safety of overseas Chinese workers, China is accessing the security situation of overseas countries. This is to help Chinese companies conduct trade and economic cooperation smoothly, and to ensure the safety of Chinese workers.?
Liu Jianchao said China has always supported the investment of Chinese companies abroad for the mutual benefit of both China and the recipient country,this principle will remain same.
Source: www.english.cri.cn
