UAE leaders offer condolences over Pakistan flood victims

Saturday, 27 August 2022 16:42

By ARN News Staff

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable of condolences to Pakistan's President Dr. Arif Alvi over the victims of the floods that hit the country recently.

He wished all the injured a speedy recovery.

A similar cable was also sent by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Historic monsoon rains and flooding in Pakistan have affected more than 30 million people over the last few weeks.

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