BEIJING: A spokesman of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Geng Shuang at aregular news briefing here on Tuesday hoped that matters relating to theInternational Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) funding to Pakistan will be handledproperly.

He was reacting to the reported warning of US Secretary of State Pompeothat the rescue fund provided by the IMF to Pakistan should not be used torepay debts to China.

The spokesman said, “I think the IMF has its own standards and rules whenit cooperates with relevant countries. I believe they will handle itproperly.”

Replying to a question relating to the United State’s increased investmentin the Asian region in response to China’s One Belt, One Road (OBOR)initiative, the spokesman said if the US and other countries are willing toincrease their investment in regional infrastructure and connectivity, wewelcome and remain open and inclusive.

Geng Shuang hoped that they could come up with real money and silver andthey could have some real measures to truly contribute to the well-being ofthe people in the region.

China is willing to work hard and contribute to promoting regional peace,stability, development and prosperity together with relevant countries,including the US, he added.