ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of Malaysia Haji Mohamad Bin Haji Hasan. DPM offered his deepest sympathies on the tragic loss of lives and property in Malaysia resulting from the recent floods and torrential rains.
He conveyed Pakistan’s full solidarity with the people of Malaysia and the readiness to extend immediate humanitarian assistance to Malaysia in this difficult time. The two Ministers also agreed to encourage the disaster relief authorities of the two countries to continue discussions on humanitarian support from Pakistan.
Earlier, in his address at PFOWA Charity Bazaar inauguration, DPM Ishaq Dar noted that the theme of today’s event, ‘Joining hands, Joining hearts’ was very interesting. “It is a beautiful theme and apt under the current challenges which the whole globe is suffering, we saw yesterday, that Malaysia faced a devastating flood due to which more than 140,000 people were affected, we spoke to the PM of Malaysia, we contacted the FM of Malaysia also,” he said adding that in the challenging world, “we need to sit together and try to create an opportunity where the blend of friendship, blend of brotherhood and the blend of affection can be promoted”.
PM Pakistan offers sympathies to Malaysian Counterpart over loss of lives in recent floods
