Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday gratefully acknowledged his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi’s letter offering sympathy and help for the flooding in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir. He described Mr. Modi’s offer for help as “thoughtful”.
“Such solidarity in the face of adversity is indeed valuable,” Mr. Sharif wrote in a letter to Mr. Modi. “I am aware that the Kashmiris on the other side of the Line of Control have also faced heavy loss of life... Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families in this difficult time, and we remain prepared to extend a helping hand, in whatever way possible, to the efforts for their relief and rehabilitation.”
Pointing out that South Asia remained one of the most disaster-prone regions of the world, Mr. Sharif added, “I believe closer collaboration in disaster management should be a part of our agenda of peace and development in the region.”
