ISLAMABAD – The Chinese ambassador to India Luo Zhaohui has said that Chinaunderstands India’s concern on Masood Azhar and he is optimistic that thematter will be resolved soon.

Speaking at Holi Melan celebrations at the Chinese embassy, Zhaohui said,”Regarding Masood case, we fully understand and fully believe that thismatter, concern from your side we understand that, optimistic, this matterwill be resolved.

It is only a technical holding, that means with continued consultationsthe issue will be resolved, believe me.”

Recalling the Wuhan summit the envoy said, 2-way cooperation between Indiaand China “is on the right track” and “fast track”. Adding, “We are sosatisfied with that cooperation and progress. I am quite optimistic aboutfuture cooperation.

Indian Prime Minister and Chinese President Xi Jinping met 4 times lastyear starting with famous informal Wuhan summit followed by meetings on thesidelines of SCO, BRICS and G20.