MUSCAT : Oman’s Ministry of Overseas Affairs has confirmed that it’s coordinating with the related authorities in Pakistan to finish the required procedures for the repatriation of the physique of famend Omani mountaineer Nadhira bint Ahmed Al Harthy, who died after being caught in an avalanche on Broad Peak in northern Pakistan.
In a press release issued on Friday, the ministry mentioned it was deeply saddened by the dying of Al Harthy, describing the incident as a tragic loss for Oman. It added that shut coordination is beneath approach with the Pakistani authorities to facilitate the switch of her physique to the Sultanate as quickly because the required formalities are accomplished.
Al Harthy, the primary Omani girl to summit Mount Everest, was amongst a global climbing staff making an attempt to scale the 8,051-metre Broad Peak within the Karakoram mountain vary when an avalanche struck, claiming her life.
The ministry additionally paid tribute to her humanitarian and neighborhood contributions, noting her efforts in strengthening cultural and humanitarian ties between Oman and Nepal by way of her management of the Oman-Nepal Friendship Affiliation. It mentioned her work helped deepen friendship and cooperation between the 2 international locations.
The Ministry of Overseas Affairs prolonged its honest condolences to Al Harthy’s household, praying that Allah grant her mercy and provides her family members persistence and power throughout this tough time.
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