ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has postponed his visit to four European countries in the wake of calamities triggered by ongoing heavy monsoon rains and flooding and subsequent casualties in the country.

The foreign minister was scheduled to visit Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Norway from Aug 22 to 26 to strengthen bilateral cooperation and economic ties.

However, a statement issued by the Foreign Office on Sunday stated: “In view of calamities across Pakistan caused by the ongoing heavy monsoon rains and flooding, as well as heavy damages to lives and property, the foreign minister has postponed his official visits to Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Norway.”

Published in Dawn, August 22nd, 2022