Islamabad (Agencies): Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Armed Forces, Mohamed Bin Zayed, telephoned Prime Minister Imran Khan and offered deepest condolences to the families of the victims of the Lahore blast of January 22.
According to a statement by the Prime Minister’s (PM) Office the crown prince prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
He strongly condemned the terrorist attack that claimed three lives and left several injured, the statement added.
The crown prince expressed solidarity with the leadership, government and people of Pakistan.
Prime Mimister Imran Khan thanked the crown prince for his condolences and strong expression of support.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s firm resolve to fight terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, he said that the perpetrators of terrorist attacks would be brought to justice.
The prime minister expressed Pakistan’s desire to work with the UAE for further strengthening of bilateral ties, enhancing cooperation in the multilateral fora and continue close coordination on regional and global issues of mutual interest.