Islamabad, April 04: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visited the Embassy of Myanmar in Islamabad today, where he signed the Condolence Book in memory of the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025.
The Prime Minister was warmly welcomed by the Ambassador of Myanmar, H.E. Wunna Han, who expressed gratitude for the Prime Minister’s visit and for the relief assistance Pakistan has provided to those affected by the disaster.
In his message, the Prime Minister conveyed heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Government and people of Pakistan to the Government and people of Myanmar, acknowledging the tragic loss of lives and the widespread destruction caused by the earthquake.
The Prime Minister reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support, emphasizing that in this difficult time, Pakistan stands with Myanmar in a spirit of friendship and compassion.
He also praised the resilience and courage of the Myanmar people in the face of such adversity and expressed his hope for their swift recovery and rebuilding in the days ahead.
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The Ambassador of Myanmar expressed appreciation for the Prime Minister’s kind gesture and conveyed the best wishes of the Myanmar leadership to him and the people of Pakistan.
Myanmar Death Toll 3100
Myanmar’s junta leader, Min Aung Hlaing, attended a regional summit in Bangkok on Friday, just a week after a devastating earthquake struck parts of the country, killing over 3,100 people and prompting an appeal for assistance from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Min Aung Hlaing, who has been isolated by most world leaders since his 2021 coup that ousted an elected government, used this rare opportunity to engage in diplomacy during the BIMSTEC summit in the Thai capital.
On the sidelines of the summit, he held bilateral talks with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
According to the state-run Global New Light of Myanmar newspaper, Min Aung Hlaing discussed “the potential for cooperation to carry out rescue, relief, and rehabilitation” amid the ongoing earthquake recovery efforts.
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The earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.7, was one of the strongest to hit Myanmar in a century. As of Friday, the death toll had reached 3,145, with over 4,500 people injured and more than 200 still missing.
The junta reported the devastating effects of the disaster, which compounded the suffering already caused by ongoing civil strife since the 2021 coup.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described the earthquake as exacerbating the country’s crisis, particularly with the monsoon season approaching.
He called for efforts to transform this tragic moment into an opportunity to assist the people of Myanmar.
In response to the growing humanitarian crisis, UN aid chief Tom Fletcher is set to arrive in Myanmar on Friday, followed by a visit from Julie Bishop, the United Nations’ special envoy for Myanmar.
