Pakistan, Iceland FMs discuss issue of missing mountaineers
Last updated on: 07 February,2021 11:03 am
The foreign minister of Iceland appreciated the ongoing search and rescue operation.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi telephoned his Iceland counterpart Gudlaugur Thor Thórdarson and discussed the issue of missing Icelandic mountaineer John Snorri.
He apprised the Iceland Foreign Minister about the specific steps taken by the Pakistani authorities to search and rescue the missing mountaineers.
He assured that Pakistan will spare no effort and will extend all possible support in this regard.
The foreign minister of Iceland appreciated the ongoing search and rescue operation for John Snorri and other climbers by Pakistani authorities.
On the other hand, aspecial team has been formed on Sunday for the search of missing Pakistani mountaineer Ali Sadpara and his companions.
The rescue operation will be launched with the help of four local mountaineers while two helicopters of Pakistan Army will also take part in the search.
It is to be mentioned here that renowned Pakistani mountaineer Muhammad Ali Sadpara — along with climbers from Iceland and Chile — was reported to be missing during his climb on K2.