Report: Soodh
Maldives has strongly condemned the assassination of the opposition leader and former prime minister of Pakistan, Benazir Bhutto.A Press statement from the foreign Ministry said the Maldives strongly condemned the assassination of the opposition leader and former Prime Minister of Pakistan Benazir Bhutto and it was with great sadness and sorrow the government and the people of Maldives received this tragic news.
“Bhutto was a brave and well-loved politician and her untimely death is a terrible to her country” the press statement said.
It further said that this tragic event must serve to strengthen our resolve to combat and eliminate the global scourge of terrorism and the people who perpetrate such unspeakable acts must never be allowed to break our common will to enjoy lives free of fear and hate to live together in peace and harmony.
A Press statement said that Pakistan is a very close friend of the Maldives and the two countries are linked by strong regional ties as well as by the bonds of Islamic fraternity.
Further, President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom sent a message of sympathy to the President of Pakistan, Pervez Musharraf, on learning of the assassination of the country’s Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. He said that he was deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the assassination of Bhutto. He condemned this senseless act of terror in the strongest possible terms.
President noted that Bhutto had served Pakistan for many years, and during her years as Prime Minister, played an important role in regional and world affairs. He also said that Bhutto was a very good friend of the Maldives.
President further said that the Maldives has long been a strong supporter of the global fight against terrorism. He expressed his hope that the fight against terrorism will bear fruit and thereby lead to greater peace and harmony for the people of South Asia.
In the message, he also conveyed his profound sympathy to Bhutto’s bereaved family and to the families of all those who were killed by the suicide blast.
President also sent a message of sympathy to Benazir Bhutto’s husband, Asif Ali Zardari, on hearing the news of the assassination of his beloved wife.
A condolence book will be kept in the High Commission of Pakistan in Male’ from 30th and 31st December 2007 from 1000-1400 Hrs.
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