Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif during a visit to French Embassy on Tuesday. PHOTO: PM's OFFICE
ISLAMABAD: French Ambassador to Pakistan Martine Dorance said on Tuesday her country had a lot to learn from the Pakistani nation and government's resilience.
She expressed these views during Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s visit to the French embassy in Islamabad.
Nawaz, world leaders condemn Paris terror attacks
The premier visited the embassy to express solidarity with the people of France over the deadly November 13 Paris attacks which left over 129 dead.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif writing comments the condolence book kept at the French embassy. PHOTO: PM's OFFICEExtending support to share Pakistan’s counter-terrorism experiences with France, Nawaz said, “Pakistan has long been facing the menace of terrorism and could feel the pain of the French people.”
Further, the premier said Pakistan stands by France in the hour of grief.
The premier also wrote his comments in the condolence book.
Paris attacks: Khawaja Asif visits French Embassy for condolences
Earlier on Monday, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif formally visited the French Embassy in Islamabad 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 envoy.
At least 129 people were killed and over 350 were injured during coordinated attacks in Paris on Friday. Islamic State had claimed the attacks.
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