Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Tuesday expressed deep sadness over the fire that devastated Paris’s historical Notre-Dame Cathedral.
Foreign Office spokesperson Dr Mohammad Faisal tweeted, “FM has expressed deep sadness about devastating fire at the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. For centuries, it has been a revered place of worship for Catholics around the world.”
“Hope that resilient people of France will be able to restore it to its glory,” he added.
A fire that spread from the attic of Notre-Dame cathedral on Monday has caused its spire to crash to the ground, and devastated Paris´s historical monument.
International leaders voiced their sorrow and solidarity with the French people. Here are some reactions delivered through statements and tweets.
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FM has expressed deep sadness about devastating fire at the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. For centuries, it has been a revered place of worship for Catholics around the world. hope that resilient people of France will be able to restore it to its glory @francediplo_EN
— Dr Mohammad Faisal (@DrMFaisal) April 16, 2019
