Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen in separate messages expressed deep condolences over the loss of lives in central China's Henan Province and in western Germany due to heavy rain and severe floods respectively.
The foreign ministry said Dr Momen sent the condolence message to Chinese state councilor and foreign minister Wang Yi and conveyed heartfelt sympathies to the members of the bereaved families.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the government and people of China. We stand by the friendly people of China as they face the situation with courage and fortitude,” read the message.
To his German counterpart Heiko Maas, Dr Momen also conveyed deepest sympathies to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives in Germany.
“Our prayers are with those who are still missing, and those who suffered injuries or loss of homes,” read the message to the German federal minister for foreign affairs.
Momen expressed the hope that with the “intensive efforts” launched by the German Federal and State Governments, the people affected will soon be able to overcome this difficult time.