The embassy of the state of Kuwait in Pakistan donated an amount of USD 0.97 million to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) of Pakistan for the victims of devastating floods in the country recently. A statement issued by the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Pakistan Nassar Abdulrahman j. Almutairi on the occasion said that this is the part of the direct Kuwaiti financial contributions in addition to other financial contributions that were directed through the specialized agencies of the United Nations.

He said that these donations come along with the various relief activities and the campaign by the people of Kuwait, citizens and residents in support of the flood victims of Pakistan, which exceeds the amount of USD two million that was distributed on time in the devastated areas by the Kuwait Red Crescent and NGOs. “We hope that these concerted efforts will have an impact on alleviating the suffering of those affected by the devastating floods, and pray to Allah Almighty to protect Pakistan and its brotherly people from all evils.” The donation is based on the decision of the Council of Ministers of the State of Kuwait, which came from its belief in standing by their brother in Pakistan to contribute to mitigating the effects resulting from the disaster.

Earlier, the Kuwaiti Ambassador met Chairman NDMA Lt. General Inam Haider Malik for contribution in capacity building of NDMA’s National Emergency Operations Center here in Islamabad. The Ambassador praised the NDMA efforts and expressed hope that the project will be completed soon to serve the Pakistani Nation and for greater usage in the region.

Credit : Independent News Pakistan-INP