Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (left) and his Syrian counterpart Hussein Arnous. PID/AFP


Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (left) and his Syrian counterpart Hussein Arnous. PID/AFP
  • PM Shehbaz talked to Syrian counterpart and offered him support.
  • Shehbaz offered condolences over loss of lives in earthquake.
  • Syrian PM lost his family members in Monday’s quake.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif offered all possible support in connection with the relief efforts to the government and people of the Syrian Arab Republic following the massive earthquake that rattled the region including Turkey.

PM Shehbaz assured the country’s support for the Syrian people in a telephonic conversation with his Syrian counterpart Hussein Arnous on Saturday. 

The PM expressed deep sympathy for the people of Syria following the recent devastating earthquake that struck the Arab nation in early hours of February 6. The death toll in the country has risen to 3,500. 

PM Shehbaz also offered condolences to the Syrian Prime Minister on his personal loss of family members in the horrific natural calamity.

Prime Minister Shehbaz expressed concern with regard to 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 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.

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