Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended his warmest greetings French President Emmanuel Macron and the people of France on their National Day on Friday.

In a tweet on Friday, he said the day commemorates the revolutionary struggle of the French people that resulted in the storming of the Bastille and ushred in a new era of liberty, equality and fraternity.

He said President Emmanuel Macron and his government came forward with prompt assistance, when Pakistanis were experiencing the devastating floods last year. Equally praiseworthy was the French advocacy of climate change and support to Pakistan during the Resilient Pakistan Conference in Geneva.

The Prime Minister said Pakistan wishes to further build on its friendly ties with France.