New York, 8 October 2022 (TDI): Pakistan welcomed the adoption of the resolution by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to Express Solidarity and Support to the Government and People of Pakistan in the Wake of the Devastating Recent Floods.
The title of the resolution is “Solidarity with and support for the Government and people of Pakistan, and strengthening of emergency relief, rehabilitation, reconstruction and prevention in the wake of the recent devastating floods”.
Notably, the resolution proposed that the Secretary-General assist in the creation as well as execution of a plan for rehabilitation and resiliency, which would be reviewed at a pledging conference to create global support and pledges.
Remarks of the President of the UN General Assembly
Moreover, President of the United Nations General Assembly Csaba Korosi addressed the meeting to take action on a draft resolution related to flooding in Pakistan.
He stated that “Pakistan is in the midst of a climate catastrophe. This is the worst flood in the country’s recent history. As I did at the opening of the session, I stand today in solidarity with the people and Government of Pakistan.”
“In its hard-hit areas, devastating torrents washed away hundreds of villages. 33 million lives are affected. 6.4 million are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. The flooding left at least 3.4 million children in need of life-saving help.”
In addition, he emphasized that “These are not numbers. They are lives. The damage has been enormous.”
Pakistan’s Response
Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the adoption of a resolution by the UN General Assembly to support its reconstruction efforts.
Moreover, he remarked that “The world should respond vigorously to the UN revised aid appeal & provide access to climate finance & debt relief to Pakistan. These actions are critical at this stage.”
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