Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid sends sympathies to the Foreign Minister of Pakistan
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, His Excellency Abdulla Shahid has sent a message of sympathies to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, His Excellency Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi, following the devastating flash floods in Pakistan.
Minister’s message reads as follows:
“I am greatly saddened to hear the news of catastrophic floods caused by unusually heavy monsoon rains that have destroyed homes, livelihoods and taken several lives.
At this time of national distress, on behalf of the Government and the people of Maldives, I extend our deepest sympathies to the Government and the people of Pakistan, especially to the families who lost their loved ones and livelihoods.
I sincerely hope that the efforts of the response teams continue swiftly and successfully, and praise the perseverance of the people of Pakistan during this crisis.”
ENDS.