[China’s Space Station will welcome foreign astronauts to visit the space station for the first time. Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ response] On November 9, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun hosted a regular press conference. A reporter asked: According to reports, a Pakistani astronaut will participate in the Shenzhou 24 manned mission as a payload expert. After completing a short-term in-orbit flight, he will return with the Shenzhou 23 manned spacecraft. What is China’s comment on this? Guo Jiakun said that exploring the vast universe and peacefully using outer space are the common ideals of all mankind and are related to the common welfare of all mankind. China has always advocated the peaceful use of outer space, actively carried out international space cooperation, and promoted the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind in the outer space field. China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic partners. The participation of Pakistani astronauts in the relevant mission will be the first joint flight of Chinese and foreign astronauts in the history of China's manned space project. It will also be the first time that the Chinese space station welcomes foreign astronauts to visit. This is another important result of cooperation between the two countries on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan. China is willing to maintain traditional friendship with Pakistan, deepen cooperation in aerospace and various fields, and push bilateral relations to new heights. (CCTV News)