30 December 2007
Report: Soodh
The Government of Maldives has requested the Government of Pakistan to extend all possible assistance and support to ensure the safety and wellbeing of Maldivian students in Pakistan following the state of turmoil brought on by the tragic assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.
The request was made to the Government of Pakistan, by Abdulla Shahid, Minister of Foreign Affairs in a letter sent to Inam ul Haque, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan.
Minister Shahid also spoke to His Excellency Muhammad Anwar Chohan, High Commissioner of Pakistan to the Maldives, and reiterated his request for assistance and support to any Maldivian student who may be affected by the situation in Pakistan. The Maldives’ Honorary Consul General in Karachi, Zafar A. Tapal is also monitoring the situation and enquiring after Maldivian nationals in Pakistan. In case of an emergency, all Maldivian students and their parents are advised to contact the Honorary Consul General, who’s contact number in Pakistan is +92-21-4386835.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is closely monitoring the situation and will facilitate assistance to Maldivian students in Pakistan affected by the situation. The focal point at the Ministry in this regard is Hussain Shareef, Executive Director, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and can be contacted at the Ministry on 3323408.
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