Karachi, 27 September 2022 (TDI): The Coordinating Minister of Indonesia for Human Development and Cultural Affairs, Professor Dr Muhajir Effendi handed over Indonesian aid in a brief ceremony held today at Jinnah International Airport Karachi.
The Minister for Labour of Sindh Province, Saeed Ghani and the Minister for Social Welfare, Muhammad Sajid received flood relief aid from the government of Indonesia.
Two chartered national Garuda planes carried the 90-ton humanitarian relief shipment. The shipment includes supplies like generators, tents, clothing, blankets, and mosquito nets for the victims of the disastrous floods.
Speaking at the event, the Head of Delegation, Dr. Muhajir Effendi expressed the Government and People of Indonesia’s sincere regrets and sympathy to the flood victims in Pakistan.
He stated that the two nations have exceptional, long-standing, and cordial ties. Likewise, the humanitarian assistance sent by Indonesia exemplifies the spirit of camaraderie and shared support during trying times.
He highlighted the extent of the damage caused by the floods and promised to assist the Pakistani government in the coming phase.
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Minister Saeed Ghani on his part thanked the people of Indonesia for their solidarity and support in providing humanitarian aid to the people of Pakistan.
The Head of the National Disaster Management Agency of Indonesia, Lieutenant General Suharyanto, and the Chairman of Commission 8 of the House of Representatives, Ashabul Kahfi were also there.
Moreover, the Director of South and Central Asia Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia as well as other members of the Indonesian delegation attended the event.
The delegation was received by the Secretary of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) of Pakistan.
Dr. Muhajir Effendi and a group comprising of Minister Saeed Ghani and Minister Muhammad Sajid distributed aid packages to 75 families who had temporarily found refuge in the Madu Ghod boys’ school.
Pakistan-Indonesia Ties
Indonesia and Pakistan share close fraternal ties and friendship as the two most populous nations with majorities of Muslims.
Whether it was the tsunami in Indonesia or the severe floods of 2010 in Pakistan, the two nations have always stood by one another in times of natural disaster.
It is believed that Indonesian aid will lessen the suffering of flood-affected people and enable Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to quickly recover from widespread large-scale damage.
