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PR. No.341/2008

Date: 13/11/2008    

THE FOREIGN MINISTER CONDEMNS THE KIDNAPPING OF IRANIAN DIPLOMAT 

Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi strongly condemned the kidnapping of Mr. Heshmatollah Attarzadeh, Third Secretary in the Consulate General of Iran in Peshawar this morning. In the unfortunate incident the Security Guard of the Third Secretary also got killed.

Foreign Minister Qureshi assured the Government of Iran and the family of the Iranian diplomat that it will take all necessary measures for his safe and early recovery.

Foreign Minister Qureshi also extended its deep condolences to the family of the deceased Security Guard.

Islamabad
13 November 2008