Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Kuwait Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.
According to reports, the Prime Minister received a call from the Crown Prince earlier on Friday. During the warm and cordial conversation, PM Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the recent attacks on Kuwait and expressed Pakistan’s full solidarity with the Kuwaiti people during these difficult times.
He also reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for Kuwait and its commitment to standing by the country amid ongoing challenges. He conveyed his heartfelt condolences over the loss of precious lives and prayed for the swift recovery of those injured.
The Prime Minister also briefed the Kuwaiti leadership on Pakistan’s sincere diplomatic efforts to help end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
On the occasion Kuwait Crown Prince appreciated the Prime Minister’s leadership and expressed full support for Pakistan’s efforts to mediate between Iran and the United States. He thanked the Prime Minister for Pakistan’s support for Kuwait during the current crisis.
He also expressed gratitude for the Prime Minister’s recent letter of solidarity and conveyed his desire to visit Pakistan once the situation improves.
Intensity of war in Middle East continues to escalate
On the other hand, despite diplomatic efforts, the intensity of war and attacks in the Middle East continues to escalate.
Israel has heavily bombed the capital of Iran, Tehran, and residential buildings in the cities of Qom and Urmia have also been targeted, reducing many structures to rubble.
According to Iranian media, at least 13 people were martyred in the Israeli attacks, and rescue operations are ongoing to find those injured and trapped under the debris.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards have also launched attacks on American bases and Israeli targets in the region.
Meanwhile, the Israeli army is facing strong resistance in villages along the Lebanese border. Hezbollah claims to have destroyed 21 Israeli tanks within 24 hours, while Israel has confirmed the death of another soldier and has deployed additional military equipment to the Lebanese border.
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