DUBAI: The UAE expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, over the victims of a terrorist attack that targeted an army base in Dera Ismail Khan district, north western Pakistan, which resulted in dozens of deaths.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts, and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability, in contravention of human values and principles.

The Ministry expressed its sincere ?condolences to the government and people of Pakistan, ?and to the families of the victims of this heinous crime.
Source: Emirates News Agency

Caretaker Minister of Public Works and Transportation, Dr. Ali Hamieh, on Wednesday welcomed Russian Ambassador to Lebanon, Alexander Rudakov.

The pair engaged in a comprehensive discussion regarding the latest developments on both local and regional fronts. The conversation also delved into the ongoing efforts towards achieving the presidential deadlines, in addition to addressing various other matters falling under the Ministry of Public Works and Transportation.

Hamieh emphasized that ‘dialogue among the Lebanese is the gateway to achieving the presidential deadlines, which we consider a fundamental factor in maintaining the country’s political stability.’

The Public Works Minister also highlighted that the current circumstances ‘cannot obstruct continuous work across all sectors, particularly those areas under the ministry’s purview.’

In this context, Hamieh stressed that enhancing the growth of his ministry’s affiliated facilities is among the facilitating factors to overcome these circumstances, es
pecially the economic ones.
Source: National News Agency – Lebanon