Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid extended condolences to his Pakistani foreign minister, Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi, after a disastrous earthquake which hit Pakistan.
In the message Minister Shahid states, “It was with deep shock and sadness that I learnt about the powerful earthquake that struck northern Pakistan yesterday, leading to the loss of innocent lives, injuring hundreds and destroying homes and infrastructure”,
On behalf of the Maldivian government and people, Minister conveyed his condolences and sympathy towards the families that were affected by the devastating disaster.
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit Pakistan-administered Kashmir and areas in Punjab province on Tuesday, killing 38 people while more than 300 were reported injured.
