ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 (APP): Pakistan on Friday welcomed the decision of Sri Lanka government for allowing burial options for those dying of COVID-19, instead of the earlier compulsory cremation.
Prime Minister Imran Khan thanked the Sri Lankan leadership and welcomed the official notification issued in this regard.
I thank the Sri Lankan leadership & welcome the Sri Lankan govt's official notification allowing the burial option for those dying of Covid 19.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) February 26, 2021
“I thank the Sri Lankan leadership and welcome the Sri Lankan govt’s official notification allowing the burial option for those dying of COVID-19,” the Prime Minister said in a tweet.
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in a tweet said Pakistan was grateful to the leadership of Sri Lanka for allowing the option of burial for victims of COVID-19.
Pakistan is grateful to the leadership of Sri Lanka for allowing the option of burial for victims of #Covid19. Indeed it is these very principles of mutual understanding, respect and humanity that bring relationships to thrive and prosper. 🇵🇰 🇱🇰 https://t.co/wdUZzaaUVT
— Shah Mahmood Qureshi (@SMQureshiPTI) February 26, 2021
“Indeed it is these very principles of mutual understanding, respect and humanity that bring relationships to thrive and prosper,” he said.