Assistance from global partners vital in rehabilitation of flood victims: COAS,
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and US Secretary of Defence General Lloyd James Austin had a telephonic conversation, said a statement issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).
During the call, matters of mutual interests, regional stability as well as defence and security cooperation were discussed.
The Defence Secretary expressed his grief over the devastation caused by unprecedented floods in Pakistan and offered sincere condolence to the families of the victims. He offered full support to the people of Pakistan.
He also appreciated Pakistan Army’s rescue and relief efforts in areas hit by flooding and pledged to play his role enhancing cooperation with Pakistan at all levels.
Meanwhile, Administrator USAID, USA, Ms Samantha Power Friday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ, said a statement issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).
During the meeting, matters of mutual interest & collaboration/ partnership in Humanitarian measures were discussed.
The Administrator expressed grief over the devastation caused by ongoing floods in Pakistan and offered
sincere condolence to the families
of victims. She offered full support to the people of Pakistan.
She also appreciated Pakistan Army’s efforts for assisting civil administration and flood affected population in rescue and relief efforts in areas hit by recent floods.
COAS thanked for USA’s support and reiterated that assistance from our global partners shall be vital in rescue/ rehabilitation of the victims.
