PM Shehbaz calls PM of Syrian Arab Republic to offer condolences on recent earthquake

ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (SABAH): Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif called the Syrian Arab Republic Prime Minister Hussein Arnous, to extend heartfelt sympathies to the brotherly Syrian people on the human and material loss in the wake of recent devastating earthquake in the Arab nation. The Prime Minister offered all possible support in the relief efforts.

Offering condolences to the Syrian Prime Minister on his personal loss of family members in the horrific natural calamity, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed concern with regard to the reports emanating from the region of severe aftershocks. He shared that Pakistan had already dispatched the first batch of humanitarian assistance which was being followed-up with more relief goods sent via air and land routes. He added that a medical team from Pakistan would also support the humanitarian efforts in Syria.

Prime Minister Arnous thanked the Government and people of Pakistan for demonstrating solidarity with the Syrian people at this difficult time.