Islamabad, 10 September 2022 (TDI): The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Samantha Power, called on the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif.
Ms. Samantha Power, Administrator of United States Agency for International Development (USAID), who is visiting Pakistan from 8-9 September to assess the scale of the flood related disaster, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today. pic.twitter.com/CxPMu9ovOc
— Prime Minister’s Office (@PakPMO) September 9, 2022
USAID Administrator Samantha Power was visiting Pakistan to assess the scale of the flood-related disasters in the country. She completed her two-day visit to the country yesterday.
Moreover, Prime Minister thanked the Administrator of USAID for the continued assistance of the United States to the flood victims.
Prime Minister’s Statement
The Prime Minister stated that the visit of the USAID Administrator at this crucial time, when the country is dealing with the early aftermath of catastrophic floods, demonstrates the United States government’s sympathy for the people of Pakistan.
Had a very useful meeting with USAID Administrator Samantha Power this evening. She informed that the United States government has increased financial assitance by another $20 million, thus taking the aid volume to $51 million. We are grateful to the US for the continued support.
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) September 9, 2022
Also, PM Shehbaz Sharif informed the administrator of the damage in Pakistan. It includes several deaths of over 1300 persons, over 33 million displaced people, 4 million acres of crops devastated, 800,000 cattle killed, entire communities and businesses ruined, and infrastructural damages.
Furthermore, he explained that while the government authorities used all accessible resources for evacuation and emergency relief activities, food shortages and recovery would remain key issues.
The Prime Minister emphasized that due to the sheer enormity and severity of the calamity, Islamabad was incapable of tackling the immediate or long-term difficulties by itself.
He stressed the importance of sustained international cooperation, solidarity, and help, and he requested US assistance in rallying the international community.
The Prime Minister stressed that Pakistan aspires to rebuild in a climate-resilient way. Pakistan needs foreign experience, technical help, finance, and dependable environmental funding to attain this goal.
He stated that climate change is humankind’s common issue, emphasizing the importance of joint work in this domain.
USAID Administrator’s Response
Samantha Power, Administrator of USAID, extended her sympathy to those who have lost family members in the flooding tragedy. She told the Prime Minister that USAID had increased economic support by $20 million, bringing the total amount to $51 million.
I’ve announced an additional $20 million for Pakistan. During my time here, I’ve seen the staggering devastation of the floods up close. This support brings total US assistance to $50 million, & will help @USAID reach even more people with emergency aid. https://t.co/JS9IbgBYei
— Samantha Power (@PowerUSAID) September 9, 2022
Samantha Power vowed that the United States administration remains dedicated and committed to assisting Pakistan in these challenging conditions.
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