Islamabad (TDI): Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, arrived at Myanmar’s Embassy in Islamabad and signed the Condolence Book which has been opened by the Embassy after the country was hit by a massive earthquake on 28 March.
Myanmar is still under rescue operations to save people buried under rubble. Countries, including Russia and China, have volunteered rescue teams to assist Myanmar in this difficult and challenging time.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on his visit to the Embassy, met Myanmar’s Ambassador and expressed grief over the loss of life in the wake of the 7.7 magnitude earthquake.
He reassured support and solidarity for Myanmar’s government and its people. Earlier, PM Shehbaz also spoke to the leader of Myanmar’s Junta to extend condolences on behalf of Pakistan.
Pakistan has also dispatched humanitarian aid consisting of relief items to Myanmar. A total of seventy tons has been announced in relief, of which thirty five tons have already reached Myanmar.
Deeply saddened by the devastating earthquake in Thailand and Myanmar. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of both countries as they pass through this difficult time. Pakistan stands in solidarity with Thailand and Myanmar, offers our support and wishes them strength,…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) March 29, 2025
After the earthquake, Myanmar’s military leader, General Min Aung Hlaing, made a plea for help, aid, and rescue from all countries of the world.
“I would like to invite any country, any organisation or anyone in Myanmar to come and help. Thank you,” he said.
The death toll from the earthquake has risen to 3085 while 4719 people are injured and 341 are still missing.
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Myanmar’s neighbors and other countries in the South East Asian Region have also stepped up to help, by either sending rescue teams or humanitarian aid.
Asian Development Bank is preparing for a $3 million grant for reconstruction in the worst-hit regions. Ancient towns of Myanmar have become dust after the earthquake.
Myanmar is a very ethnically-diverse country in South East Asia, which is in turmoil and conflict for decades now. The unrest is caused by infighting among various groups.
Nuzhat Rana is an Associate Editor at The Diplomatic Insight.
