Paris attacks: Khawaja Asif visits French Embassy for condolences

Defence minister observes one-minute silence alongside embassy staff in honour of attack victims


Web Desk November 16, 2015
Martine Dorance (R), and Khawaja Asif (C) arrive to attend a minute of silence in tribute to victims of the November 13 Paris attacks, at the French Embassy in Islamabad on November 16, 2015. PHOTO: AFP

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif formally visited the French Embassy in Islamabad on Monday to extend his condolences for the November 13 attacks in Paris.

Asif wrote a message in a condolence book at the French Embassy in presence of French Ambassador to Pakistan Martine Dorance.

Martine Dorance (R) watches as Khawaja Asif writes a message in a condolence book at the French Embassy in Islamabad on November 16, 2015. PHOTO: AFP

The defence minister also observed one-minute silence alongside the staff in honour of the attack victims.

Nawaz, world leaders condemn Paris terror attacks

In an earlier statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the deadly terrorist attacks in Paris, in which over 100 people were killed and scores of others injured.

Martine Dorance (C), Khawaja Asif (2L) and staff members attend a minute of silence in tribute to victims of the November 13 Paris attacks, at the French Embassy in Islamabad on November 16, 2015. PHOTO: AFP

The foreign office conveyed heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the bereaved families and the people and Government of France.

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