PM apprises President Sisi about devastation of floods
Pakistan
The Egyptian President announced relief assistance from Egypt for the flood affectees in Pakistan.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received a call from the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah Al Sisi on Thursday and discussed matters of mutual interest.
President Sisi offered condolences to the people of Pakistan over the loss of precious lives and devastation caused by climate-induced torrential monsoon rains and floods in Pakistan. The Egyptian President announced relief assistance from Egypt for the flood affectees in Pakistan.
The Prime Minister while thanking the President for his call at this difficult hour appreciated the strong expression of support and solidarity by the Egyptian government. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also thanked the President and people of Egypt for their assistance for flood victims. The Prime Minister underscored that Pakistan was among the major victims of climate change, while its contribution to global emissions has been less than one percent.
The Prime Minister apprised the Egyptian President about the loss of lives, infrastructure, livelihood and crops owing to the devastation caused by the floods. He also shared the government’s rescue and relief efforts to save lives and growing concerns regarding the long-term impacts of floods on food security, health, and the economy. It was underlined that enormous resources were required for the rehabilitation of the millions impacted, reconstruction, rebuilding communities and addressing the economic repercussions.
