Zardari, Gilani condole with Indonesian President 

      
ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani have expressed shock and grief over the tragic loss of life and property in Indonesia caused by the volcanic eruption of Mount Merapi and subsequent Tsunami and earthquake that struck Mentawai Islands.The President and the Prime Minister in their separate condolence messages addressed to Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, conveyed the condolences and sympathies on their behalf and on behalf of the government and people of Pakistan.
The President in his message said, “I was deeply grieved to learn about the tragic loss of life and property caused by the volcanic eruption of Mount Merapi and subsequent Tsunami and earthquake that struck Mentawai Islands”.
“On behalf of the Government and people of Pakistan, and on my own behalf, I wish to convey our heart felt condolences. Our sympathies and prayers are with the bereaved families and all those affected in the disaster areas. We stand by you and our Indonesian brothers and sisters at this difficult moment”.
“Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest considerations”, he added.
The Prime Minister in his message said, “On behalf of the people and government of Pakistan and on my own behalf, I would like to extend our deepest condolences at the loss of precious lives and damage to property as a result of the volcano eruption of Mount Merapi and the tsunami that hit Mentawai Islands.
“Our prayers and sympathies are with the bereaved families and all those affected in the disaster areas. Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest considerations”, he added.