Senior Policy Adviser to the US Secretary of State Derek Chollet meets Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad - Radio Pakistan

 

Assistance from US Crucial in Rehabilitation of Flood-Hit Areas: PM

 

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that assistance from the United States is crucial for the rehabilitation of flood-hit areas. 

In a meeting with Senior Policy Adviser to the United States Secretary of State Derek Chollet, the premier said that rehabilitation and reconstruction of flood-hit areas would pose formidable challenges.

He further added that continued support, solidarity and assistance from the United States were crucial in this context.

Shehbaz also highlighted the devastating impacts of climate change and called for stepping up international efforts to meet climate goals.

Derek Chollet expressed heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the government and people of Pakistan over the loss of precious lives due to the devastating floods.

On behalf of the Biden Administration, he affirmed that the US would stand by Pakistan in the wake of this immense challenge. He assured that the US would extend vital support and help affected people to rebuild their lives.

The prime minister thanked Chollet for visiting Pakistan at a critical moment and also informed the US adviser that over 33 million people have been affected and more than 1,300 lives lost due to flash floods in the country.

He also said that immeasurable damage was caused to agriculture, livestock, property, and critical infrastructure.

The PM emphasized the need for a constructive and sustained engagement between the US and Pakistan based on the principles of mutual trust, respect and understanding.

The premier also highlighted Pakistan’s commitment to promoting peace in the region and stressed the need for a resolution of the long-standing Jammu and Kashmir dispute. – The Express Tribune