EU Commission President Ursala von der Leyen has pledged more humanitarian aid in the coming weeks to Pakistan, which is grappling with the devastation caused by unprecedented floods owing to torrential rains in different parts of the country.
Leyen held a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz on the sidelines of the 77th session of the United National General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. During their meeting, she condoled for the victims of the floods.
“We will come forward with new humanitarian aid in the coming weeks, to support the people of Pakistan,” she pledged.
In August, the EU had said it was going to provide €1.8 million in humanitarian aid to families affected by flash floods across the country.
On Wednesday, the United Nations announced it was going to revise its flash appeal in light of the dire humanitarian situation posed by the catastrophic floods and urged the world community, particularly EU nations, to increase their support.
Meanwhile in New York, the PM also met US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, who expressed sympathy for the flood victims. Blinken assured PM Shehbaz of US’s commitment to stand with Pakistan at this difficult time, as per the Prime Minister’s Office.