UAE aid for flood is timely and valuable, says Ambassador

Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan Ambassador to the UAE, appreciated the UAE'S support and help to flood victims in Pakistan and said it would further strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.

“The UAE became the first country in providing urgent relief and humanitarian aid to Pakistan by establishing an air bridge to transport humanitarian aid to Pakistan. This was the manifestation of deep and time tested brotherly ties between the two nations that have always stood by each other in hour of need,” Tirmizi said.

Pakistan have inflicted more than $30 billion in damages and economic losses due to catastrophic floods, which affected 33 million people and claimed lives of more than 1,730 since mid-june. Housing, agriculture, livestock, transport and communications sectors suffered the most significant damage and the UAE offered timely help to provide relief to the people.

“Since its inception, the relations between both the brotherly countries have been very pleasant and trouble free. The foundation of our strong relations was laid by His Highness (Late) Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan and nurtured by the successive leaderships of both the countries,” Tirmizi said.

In reply to a question, he said Pakistan is a victim of global climate change, which needs to be addressed on a priority basis for the benefit of humanity. “The UAE is a very proactive player in addressing climate issues, and others should follow its footsteps to promote a green environment and clean energy,” the ambassador said.