FM expresses 'deep sadness' over massive fire at iconic Notre Dame Cathedral

Expressing his sadness about the fire at the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Foreigner Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has hoped that the people of France will be able to restore the cathedral to its glory.

Foreign Office Spokesperson Mohammad Faisal took to Twitter and wrote that the FM has expressed his deep sadness about the fire at the cathedral which  has been a revered place of worship for Catholics around the world for centuries.

"[FM] hope that resilient people of France will be able to restore it to its glory," the tweet further read.

FM has expressed deep sadness about devastating fire at the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. For centuries, it has been a revered place of worship for Catholics around the world. hope that resilient people of France will be able to restore it to its glory @francediplo_EN

— Dr Mohammad Faisal (@DrMFaisal) April 16, 2019

On Monday evening, fire engulfed the Notre-Dame Cathedral that caused caused the roof and main spire to collapse. Built in the 12th and 13th centuries, Notre-Dame is the most famous of the Gothic cathedrals of the Middle Ages which celebrated its 850th anniversary in 2013.

French President Emmanuel Macron said in a statement that France will start an international fundraising campaign to raise money for the renovation of the cathedral. "We will rebuild the cathedral together,” the president said.