ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Foreign Office has responded over death of former US President George W Bush.
In a Tweet, Foreign Office spokesman Dr Mohammad Faisal said, “Grieved at the passing of President H.W. Bush, Share pain of family and American people. He was a statesman who led his country amid difficult global challenges. He is remembered in Pakistan for his efforts to mobilize international community after 2005 earthquake in Pakistan.”
Bush is survived by his five children and 17 grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements will be announced in due course, a family spokesman said. Bush is expected to lie in state in the US Capitol.
President Donald Trump, who was in Argentina attending a G20 summit of world leaders, hailed Bush´s "sound judgment, common sense, and unflappable leadership."
"Through his essential authenticity, disarming wit, and unwavering commitment to faith, family, and country, President Bush inspired generations of his fellow Americans to public service," Trump said in a statement.