Matsuda Kuninori, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, has expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives of the Pakistan Army soldiers who embraced martyrdom during an operation against the terrorists in North Wazirstan. While paying rich tributes to the sacrifices of the Pak army soldiers, Ambassador MATSUDA expressed his heartfelt condolences to the families of the martyred soldiers and wished for the early recovery of those injured in the operation. “We are greatly indebted to the sacrifices of all those who lay down their lives in the line of duty to establish peace and stability and I am sure that their commendable sacrifices will not go in waste” said Ambassador Matsuda. The Ambassador reiterated that the Government of Japan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and is extending assistance and cooperation to the international community to establish peace and stability in the world. Matsuda Kuninori also expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of Prof. Dr. Javed who lost his life battling against the novel coronavirus on last Saturday in KPK. Offering condolences to the bereaved family, Ambassador MATSUDA said the services of late doctor Javed will be remembered for times to come as he lost his life while saving the lives of his fellow countrymen battling the deadly pandemic. “Doctors, nurses, paramedics and all individuals affiliated with the health department are fighting at the frontline against COVID-19 and risking their lives to protect the people. We sincerely salute their services for saving the precious lives of people fighting the pandemic “, said the Ambassador. While paying glowing tribute to late Dr Javed who was senior doctor at Peshawar’s Hayatabad Medical Complex, the Ambassador said the entire global community is facing a difficult time in the aftermath of COVID-19 outbreak and we need to demonstrate collective resolve and responsibility to defeat this lethal pandemic. The Ambassador assured that Japan would continue extending support to Pakistan in its fight against the novel coronavirus, adding Japan and Pakistan will fight together until this pandemic is defeated.