ISLAMABAD (HRNW) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for sending relief items for flood victims.
The prime minister met with the Charge d’Affaires of United Arab Emirates and discussed matters of mutual interest. On behalf of the Pakistani nation, the prime minister appreciated for sending planeloads of goods for the flood-affected people.
He thanked President UAE Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for sending relief goods worth $50 million and also thanked Prime Minister UAE Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for providing aid of 50 million Emirati Dirham.
PM Shehbaz Sharif said the United Arab Emirates stood with Pakistan in every hour of need and always supported Pakistan on the diplomatic front and on issues of foreign affairs. He said Pakistan values its relations with the UAE.
The UAE has provided the largest humanitarian assistance. It has sent 14 flights in connection with the air corridor carrying relief items including tents, food and medical supplies for the flood victims.