Japan to provide flood assistance to Pakistan

Islamabad: In light of the humanitarian perspective and the close relations between Japan and Pakistan, the Government of Japan Monday decided to provide emergency relief goods (Tents and Plastic Sheets) through Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to Pakistan in response to the damages caused by the flood disaster.

The emergency relief goods, which will be delivered in two times, are expected to first arrive on August 30th at Jinnah International Airport Karachi.

In addition, WADA Mitsuhiro, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, has expressed his condolences and profound grief over the extensive damage, including loss of precious lives, due to the floods caused by the torrential rains in Pakistan. “Please allow me to extend my sympathies and condolences to the bereaved families. May the departed souls find eternal peace and their family have the strength to bear this irreparable loss. I also pray from the bottom of my heart for the early recovery of the sufferers and the earliest possible restoration of the affected areas.” said the Ambassador.

He reiterated that the Government of Japan will support Pakistan’s efforts to overcome this challenge in collaboration with the Government of Pakistan.