H.E. Mr. Shaukat Aziz

Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Islamabad

 

Your Excellency,

            Shocked to learn a severe earthquake occurred in the northern part of Pakistan, which resulted in great casualties and property losses, I would like to, on behalf of the Chinese Government and in my own name, express my sincere sympathy, to Your Excellency and through Your Excellency, to the injured people and the bereaved families, and deep grief to the victims.

 

Wen Jiabao

Premier of the State Council

People's Republic of China

Beijing, October 8, 2005