ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Saturday held a telephonic conversation with his Syrian Counterpart 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, Shahbaz Sharif expressed concern with regard to the reports emanating from the region of severe aftershocks.
Shahbaz Sharif 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.
The prime minister added that a medical team from Pakistan would also support the humanitarian efforts in Syria.
The Syrian Prime Minister Hussein Arnous thanked the government and people of Pakistan for demonstrating solidarity with the Syrian people at this difficult time.
