Pakistan condoles loss of lives during recovery of hijacked vessel MT Honour 25
Pakistan on Wednesday expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of five crew members during an operation to recover the hijacked vessel MT Honour 25 off the coast of Somalia, including three Pakistani nationals. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs named the Pakistani victims as Rafi Ullah Khan, Syed Kashif Umer and Mahmood Ahmed Ansari. “The Government and people of Pakistan extend their…
Pakistan conveyed profound regret over the loss of five crew members who perished while efforts were underway to recover the hijacked vessel MT Honour 25, situated off the coast of Somalia. This included three individuals of Pakistani origin: Rafi Ullah Khan, Syed Kashif Umer, and Mahmood Ahmed Ansari. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed these sentiments in a statement, vowing to offer solace to the families of the deceased and bestowing prayers for peace to the departed.
Four other crew members sustained injuries, with three of them hailing from Pakistan. These injured crew members have been transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention. The surviving crew members have been securely brought ashore at Bandar Beyla. Pakistan's Foreign Office stated that the Embassy team in Djibouti is en route to Bandar Beyla, aiming to provide aid to the Pakistani nationals involved.
Pakistan's government, through its Mission and pertinent authorities, is maintaining constant communication with Somali authorities and other stakeholders. Every conceivable measure is being taken to ensure the injured receive adequate medical care, the remains of the deceased are transported, and the survivors of the Pakistani crew are returned safely.
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