Pakistan, Switzerland agree to enhance disaster management capabilities

Pakistan and Switzerland have agreed to work together to enhance disaster management capabilities and share best practices in the field.

It was decided during the meeting between Chairman NDMA Lt. General Inam Haider Malik and Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis in Islamabad today.

The Chairman NDMA appraised Swiss delegation of inclusive and people-centric disaster preparedness system and mentioned three National Simulation Exercises conducted by NDMA to enhance disaster preparedness in Pakistan.

On his part, Swiss Foreign Minister emphasized the importance of technological knowledge in dealing with complex disaster management challenges and risk management.

Source: Radio Pakistan

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