Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan telephoned Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and expressed grief and sorrow over the deaths of Pakistanis in a boat accident in Mediterranean Sea near Greece.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan extended his condolences to the bereaved families on behalf of Turkish government and people, and prayed for the departed souls.

In his remarks, the Prime Minister said that Pakistan, at this hour of difficulty, values the sentiments of the Turkish President and people.