Iran Press/ Iran news: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, in a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian, briefed him on extensive damages due to torrential monsoon weather.
Pakistan's foreign ministry in a statement said during the call, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari shared that Pakistan had been battling one of the most severe cycles of torrential monsoon weather, which had resulted in the loss of lives, livelihood, and extensive damage to infrastructure. As a result, the delivery of assistance and relocation of affectees was severely limited.
"Highlighting the Government’s efforts, the Foreign Minister informed that in addition to financial support, food packs, shelter items, including tents, and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) supplies were also being provided," the statement said.
“Foreign Minister Dr. Hossein Amirabdollahian conveyed condolences on the loss of lives and material damage due to the floods and assured to assist in the provision of relief,” said the statement.
It said in the bilateral context, the Foreign Minister stated that the recently concluded session of the Joint Economic Commission had helped further strengthen cooperation in multiple sectors.
Recalling his visit to Tehran in June 2022, the Foreign Minister reiterated his invitation to Dr. Hossein Amir Abdollahian to visit Pakistan.
Zardari also in a tweet said, " thank you FM Amirabdolahian for the call and relief assistance by Iran on floods in Pakistan."
“Looked forward to working with int’l community for the success of UN Flash Appeal,” added the Pakistani FM.
Following the devastating flood in different parts of Pakistan and the recent contact between the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran and h the Prime Minister of Pakistan, the first shipment of humanitarian aid relief items from the Red Crescent of the Islamic Republic from Iran arrived at Rimdan-Gabd Pakistan-Iran border on Wednesday.
The relief supplies include 1000 tents, 4000 blankets, and 2000 mosquito nets. Torrential rains in different parts of Pakistan, especially Balochistan and Sindh, have killed at least 1,193 people and destroyed thousands of residential units in recent weeks.
Reports say that more than 33 million people have been affected by floods and other natural disasters caused by unprecedented rainfall.
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