Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received telephone call from President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on Saturday.
The Prime Minister briefed the Turkish President on the latest situation on floods in Pakistan and the government's efforts to provide relief on an emergency basis. The Prime Minister highlighted that Pakistan had been enduring unprecedented monsoon weather since mid-June 2022, with record rainfall.
This had caused massive devastation in various parts of the country, resulting in loss of human lives, livelihoods and extensive damage to infrastructure.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif remarked that despite that the rainfall had severely damaged infrastructure, the government was making all efforts to reach out to affected areas and assist people in their relocation and through delivery of aid.
The Prime Minister shared that Pakistan had prepared a "UN Flash Appeal" which would be launched on Tuesday and expressed the hope that the international community would contribute towards meeting the funding requirements of the Flash Appeal. The Prime Minister thanked President Erdogan for humanitarian relief aid.
In the bilateral context, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed commitment to boost relations in all areas. He also thanked President Erdogan for Turkiye's unflinching support to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan commiserated with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on loss of lives and extensive damage due to severe rainfall and floods. He added that Turkiye would always support Pakistan.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received telephone call from President of Iran Syed Ebrahim Raisi, on Saturday.
The Prime Minister thanked President Raisi for his sympathy on the flood situation, stressing that Pakistan had been enduring severe monsoon weather since mid-June 2022, with many areas receiving 4-5 times and even more. This had caused widespread flooding and landslides, with extreme repercussions for human lives, livelihoods, livestock, property and infrastructure.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif underlined that the humanitarian situation was being compounded by drastic impact to infrastructure including roads and bridges, which was impeding both the passage of people to safer locations and the delivery of aid.
Highlighting the government's efforts in this regard, the Prime Minister shared that Pakistan had prepared a "UN Flash Appeal" which would be launched on Tuesday. He expressed the hope that the international community would contribute towards meeting the funding requirements of the Flash Appeal.
In the bilateral context, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed commitment to boost relations in all areas. He also conveyed appreciation for Iran's steadfast support to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
President Ebrahim Raisi conveyed solidarity with Pakistan and assured of all out support in relief assistance in all areas.
Similarly, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, President of the United Arab Emirates telephonically called Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif , on Saturday.
During the call, the President of the UAE conveyed his heartfelt condolences over the loss of precious lives due to torrential rains and flash floods in different parts of Pakistan. His Highness expressed firm solidarity with the people of Pakistan in this difficult time and wished all the injured a speedy recovery.
The UAE President offered all possible assistance to the Pakistan to tackle this natural calamity. In this context, he apprised the Prime Minister that the UAE would be immediately dispatching food supplies as well as medical and pharmaceutical supplies, in addition to tents and shelter materials.
The Prime Minister briefed the UAE President on the nationwide devastation caused by the unprecedented monsoon rains in the country. The Prime Minister also acknowledged the ongoing relief work of the UAE Red Crescent and the Khalifa Bin Zayed Foundation in the flood-affected areas. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif thanked His Highness for UAE’s timely assistance to support the Government’s efforts in rescue and relief efforts.
Source: Radio Pakistan