Pakistan President, PM offer condolences to China over deadly storms, floods

Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have conveyed deep grief and solidarity with China following devastating storms, tornadoes, landslides, and heavy rains.

The natural disasters struck China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, as well as Hubei and Gansu provinces, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. In a statement, President Zardari expressed his profound sadness, extending heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and affirming Pakistan's full support for the Chinese people. He emphasized that the "ironclad friendship" between the two nations remains steadfast.

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Deeply saddened by the devastating floods and heavy rains affecting our Chinese brothers and sisters. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones and express Pakistan’s full solidarity with the people of China during this difficult time. Our ironclad friendship remains steadfast

Prime Minister Sharif, in a separate message, extended condolences on behalf of the people of Pakistan to Chinese President Xi Jinping, the government, and the people, particularly those who lost loved ones. He reiterated Pakistan's solidarity during this challenging period and offered prayers for the swift recovery of the injured and the success of ongoing rescue operations.

The messages from the Pakistani leadership underscore the strong bilateral ties between Pakistan and China, often referred to as an "all-weather" or "ironclad" friendship, particularly in times of crisis.

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We stand in solidarity with our Chinese brothers and sisters during this difficult time and pray for the swift recovery of the injured and the success of ongoing rescue efforts