Prime Minister Imran Khan telephoned his New Zealand counterpart Ms. Jacinda Ardern and condemned the terrorist attack on mosques in Christchurch.

Prime Minister Imran Khan admired the humane handling of the situation after the attack.

He appreciated the quick response of the local authorities and the high level of respect shown by the Prime Minister of New Zealand for Muslims. 

He said Ardern has shown the way to other leaders in the face of rising Islamophobia and global extremism.