UK to stand by Pakistan, says British High Commissioner
ISLAMABAD: The British High , Adam Thomson pledged that UK would stand by Pakistan as it takes active part in the rescue operation stranded in the flood-ravaged areas. He made these remarks after he visited an IDP camp in Kemari town, Karachi on Wednesday, where he took the opportunity to see first hand the impact of the floods.
Adam highlighted that the UK was one of the first and most generous countries to respond to this crisis having committed a total of £134 million (nearly 18 billion rupees) towards the relief efforts, while the UK public had generously donated a further £56m (approx 7.5 billion rupees.). Adam Thomson said,
“We will stand by Pakistan helping its people affected by the floods in any way we can, both at this critical life-saving time and longer term as work begins to rebuild people’s homes, jobs, farms, schools, and bridges.
This is why I am meeting with Pakistani and British business leaders later today to identify ways in which the UK can help support reconstruction efforts in Pakistan. Through building on our already strong business links we can create opportunities to help the long term economic recovery of the country. The UK, led by our Prime Minister David Cameron, has been instrumental in backing Pakistan’s cause to gain greater access to EU markets. We will continue to be a champion for Pakistan to ensure the EU delivers on its commitments”
During his visit to Karachi, Adam Thomson also met with the Governor of Sindh and the Provisional Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). -SANA
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