ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has intensified efforts to assist its citizens stranded in the unrest-ridden African nation as fatal fighting between two opposing generals in Sudan continued.
The government, according to PM Shehbaz Sharif, is closely monitoring developments in Sudan and making every effort to safeguard the safety of Pakistani nationals there.
According to the statement, there are now over 1,500 Pakistanis living in Sudan. It also added that the Pakistani embassy was in touch with them and giving them all the assistance it could.
The prime minister noted that due to the danger involved in getting to the airport, Pakistan was having difficulty evacuating its citizens.
He assured that the government was in touch with the United Nations over the situation in Sudan.
We had an in-depth discussion on finalizing plans for safely and quickly evacuating our citizens from Sudan. https://t.co/18KjclhOvu pic.twitter.com/ofnORzeQ0K
— Asad M. Khan (@asadmk17) April 22, 2023
Moreover, Foreign Secretary Asad Majeed Khan on Saturday held a follow-up virtual meeting with Pakistan’s missions in Sudan and neighboring countries to discuss modalities for the safe evacuation of Pakistanis from Sudan.
The representatives from PIA, Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and other relevant agencies also joined the meeting.
Foreign Secretary Dr. Asad M. Khan met Sudanese Amb Salih Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed Siddig to convey concern about the deteriorating situation in Sudan. FS @asadmk17 hoped the Sudanese authorities would take all measures to ensure the safety and security of Pakistanis in Sudan. pic.twitter.com/v3X9qvDn2c
— Spokesperson ???????? MoFA (@ForeignOfficePk) April 21, 2023
The participants had an in-depth discussion on finalizing plans for safely and quickly evacuating Pakistani citizens from Sudan.
