US Appreciates Pakistan’s
Assistance
Islamabad: The people
of the United States are deeply grateful for the generous
assistance provided by Pakistan for the victims of hurricane
Katrina, says a press release issued here by the US embassy.
Pakistan has donated $1 million to the American Red Cross
as a gesture of solidarity and sympathy by the government
and the people of Pakistan to the government and people of
the United States, who have been affected by this massive
natural disaster.
The Government of Pakistan also plans to send a consignment
of goods with a value of $500,000 to support the relief work
in the areas affected by the hurricane.
“On behalf of the people of the United States, President
George W. Bush and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, the
US Mission in Pakistan takes this opportunity to express its
heartfelt appreciation for this gracious assistance.
“Such an outpouring of generosity provides both material
and moral support, which mean a great deal to the victims
of this terrible natural disaster and to all Americans,”
the press release said.
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