President praise Pakistan Navy’s relief operation in flood-hit Sri Lanka

President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday commended the Pakistan Navy for carrying out the relief operation in Sri Lanka, after the floods and landslides hit many parts of the country, causing deaths and widespread destruction.

The president, in a statement, lauded the Pakistan Navy helicopter crew for the timely rescue of a family stranded for five days.

He said that the flood relief mission carried out by Pakistan Navy’s ship “Saif” in Sri Lanka was a manifestation of the deep-rooted friendship between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.