Ambassador to EU, Belgium briefs Pakistani diaspora on flood situation in Pakistan

Pakistan’s ambassador to the European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg, Dr Asad Majeed Khan convened a meeting of the leading Pakistani community members based in Belgium.

The purpose of the meeting was to brief the Pakistani diaspora on the situation resulting from flash floods across the country and to coordinate relief assistance for the flood affected population.

The ambassador said given the scale of the challenge, the government has decided to reach out to the friendly countries, donors and the international financial institutions for their support and cooperation at this difficult time.

He appealed to the Pakistani community to join hands with the government to save lives and provide much needed supplies including food, water, medications and tents to help fellow Pakistanis.

Speaking on the occasion, the community notables assured their support to meet the requirements of rescue and relief operations in the flood hit areas.

Source: Radio Pakistan