BEIJING, MAY 23 –  Following the Pakistan International Airlines aircraft crashed in densely populated area near Karachi’s airport on Friday afternoon, the Secretary-General of Shanghai Cooperation Organizations Vladimir Norov has expressed condolences to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi.

In his condolence message, SCO Secretary-General said that he is deeply saddened at the tragic incident of the plane crash. The Secretary-General expressed his heartfelt condolences to all the victims and their bereaved families and wished swift recovery to those injured.

RIYADH, MAY 23  — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman sent on Friday messages of condolences to Pakistan’s President Dr. Arif Alvi on the crash of a civilian passenger plane in the city of Karachi, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries.

“We learned about the crash of a civilian passenger plane in the city of Karachi, resulting in deaths and injuries. We on behalf of the people and government of Saudi Arabia extend our sincere condolences and profound sympathy to you and the families of the deceased and Pakistani brothers.” “We pray to God Almighty that the deceased be blessed with the mercy and forgiveness, give their loved ones patience and solace, grant the injured a speedy recovery and protect you and the people of Pakistan from all misfortune and harm,” King Salman said in a statement carried by Saudi Press Agency.

Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense also sent a message of condolences to the Pakistani president.

“I have received the news of the crash of a civilian passenger plane in the city of Karachi and the resulting deaths and injuries. I express my deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to you and the families of all the deceased, praying for God Almighty’s mercy for the deceased and a speedy recovery,” Crown Prince in a statement.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan, MAY 23 — President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the meeting in Andijan paid special attention to improving the living conditions of the population, developing infrastructure in the region.

This year, 6 thousand 196 houses are being built in the region, which is twice as much as in the last year.

The Head of the state emphasized the need for introducing a new support system for families in need of housing, under which 819 families in Andijan region will receive appropriate subsidies.

This year it is planned to build and repair 642 kilometers of roads and 85 kilometers of drinking water supply networks.

Instructions have been given on improving the quality of education, on organization of vocational guidance starting from the 7th grade. This will play an important role in ensuring employment of graduates in the future.

“Most of all I am concerned about the issues of youth and women. They need support and attention. If they have knowledge, favorite work, they will find their place in life, and their worldview will change. Then parents and families will be satisfied with the state”, said Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

Issues of developing tourism and information technologies, crime prevention were also discussed.

Deputy Prime Ministers, industry leaders reported on the ongoing work. Views of the khokims of districts were heard via videoconference.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan, MAY 23 — Representatives of the Agency for Gardening and Greenhouse Development under the Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan, the Agency for the Implementation of Projects in the Field of Agriculture and Food Supply of the Cabinet of Ministers and the Embassy of our country in Madrid held a joint webinar with the leadership of the Spanish agricultural company “Viveros Verón” on the topic “Features of growing stone fruit crops in cold climates”.

The event was also attended by Spanish agricultural experts.

As part of the webinar, a presentation was prepared by Maria Melgares, Development Director of Viveros Verón. She introduced the participants to modern know-how in the field of intensive gardening. It was noted that at present the company successfully uses various technologies for frost protection, such as ventilation (mixing air to increase the temperature in the corresponding section of the garden), creating smoke (the “cloud” effect with the concentration of warm air in the lower layers), surface spraying with water (this method works on the principle that each gram of water gives 80 kcal when entering the solid phase in the form of ice) and others.

The Spanish side has confirmed that these technologies can be used in the implementation of investment projects for the introduction of intensive horticulture and the construction of a nursery for fruit tree seedlings, the implementation of which in the Tashkent region, Viveros Verón has planned for 2020-2021.

BAKU, MAY 23  — President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev has said I was deeply saddened by the news of heavy casualties as a result of a passenger plane crash of Pakistan International Airlines near the city of Karachi.

President said, on the occasion of this tragedy, on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I extend my deepest condolences to you, families and loved ones of those who were killed.

May Allah rest the souls of the dead in peace.

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