PM expresses wish to sign an agreement with Chinese Disaster Management experts

ISLAMABAD, Oct 19 (NNI): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his wish to sign a mutual agreement with the Chinese Disaster Management experts.
He expressed the wish during a meeting with the delegation of the Chinese Disaster Management experts on Wednesday.
Speaking on the occasion, PM Shehbaz Sharif said that he was thankful to the Chinese people and the government for supporting the Pakistanis in this difficult time. “China has always helped Pakistan. The old and long-lasting relations of Pakistan and China are an excellent example,” he added.
Shehbaz Sharif has said that several areas of Sindh and Balochistan are still flooded causing a rise in the number of waterborne diseases in the area.
The premier said this in a meeting with the delegation of Chinese Disaster Management experts in Islamabad on Wednesday.
The meeting discussed the issues faced by the flood victims and strategies to mitigate their suffering.
The Chinese delegation toured the flood-hit regions of the country to provide technical assistance to the local authorities on short, medium, and long-term projects for flood forecasting and infrastructure development.
The delegation told the premier that they have formulated working groups to cooperate with the Pakistani counterparts to undertake flood mitigation measures.
The working groups will submit a detailed strategy to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and other relevant institutions by October 21 for the rehabilitation of flood-marred areas and people.
PM Shehbaz Sharif appreciated the ordeal undertaken by the Chinese flood experts that would help Pakistan battle the disaster and inhibit future instances of mass-level destruction.
He thanked China for the unwavering support it offered to the flood-inflicted nation.
“This is a good example of the long-standing relationship between Pakistan and China,” he added.
He suggested to the Chinese experts to sign a disaster management cooperation agreement with the Pakistani government before returning home. NNI