Dutch envoy visits Peshawar, expresses solidarity with families of victims of school tragedy

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the Netherlands, Marcel de Vink, visited Peshawar on Friday met with the Governor of KP Sardar Mehtab Ahmad Khan and shared his shock and grief over the tragedy on December 16 and expressed his deepest condolences and solidarity with the families of the victims and all affected.
He said that the people of Netherlands stand united with the people of Pakistan and that we will never forget.The governor informed the ambassador on the steps taken in the aftermath of the tragedy and the progress made. A wreath was laid at the Army Public School on behalf of the Netherlands in memory of the victims.
According to a press release issued here, Ambassador De Vink also met with the DG KPK of the Judicial Academy Hayat Ali Shah at his office.It is part of the Rule of Law projects supported by the Netherlands.
“Supporting these projects in the rule of law area is more important than ever in the fight against terrorism”, said Ambassador de Vink.The Netherlands government is also supporting the Strengthening Rule of Law program in Malakand through UNDP, to which $2 million has been contributed.