The Syrian Arab Republic expresses its deepest condolences to the families of the victims and those affected by this tragedy, and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement issued today.

The note reiterated Damascus’ support to the government and people of Pakistan at this painful time.

Monsoon rains have returned to a Pakistan that is still trying to recover from the devastating floods of 2022, which affected 33 million people and killed 1,739 people.

Lahore, Pakistan’s second largest city and the country’s cultural capital, was flooded due to heavy rains that were unprecedented for 44 years.

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