China suggested devising a comprehensive bilateral MOU between NDMA and the Ministry of Emergency Management of China to remodel the National Preparedness and Disaster Response Regime of Pakistan by complementing it with the latest technology of Early Warning System and Weather Prediction Analysis.
According to the details, the understanding was reached during a meeting between Chairman NDMA, Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik, and Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong in Islamabad on Tuesday.
During the meeting, Pakistan and China agreed to enhance collaboration for emergency and disaster management.
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The Chinese ambassador underscored the need for strong collaboration in climate-induced disaster management and further expansion of existing working relations with Pakistan.
In his remarks, the Chairman NDMA Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik thanked the overwhelming support by the Chinese Government in rescue, relief, and rehabilitation operations during recent floods in Pakistan. He shared details of the transformation plan of the futuristic and technology-driven National Emergency Operation Centre which will be the interface of integrated emergency response with all government departments, humanitarian agencies, and international donors.
