DM Monitoring
BEIJING: A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Monday expressed deep condolences over loss of lives caused by flash floods in different parts of Pakistan.
“We have noted the severe rainfall disasters in multiple regions, which have caused casualties and property losses. We express our deep condolences for the deceased and extend our sympathies to the bereaved families and the injured,” Mao Ning said during her regular briefing here.
She informed that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has also conveyed his condolences to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister.
“We believe the Pakistani people will surely overcome the disaster and rebuild their homes,” she added.
Mao Ning said, “At present, we are not aware of any Chinese citizens having lost their lives in the disaster. Our embassy in Pakistan is still working to verify the situation.”
On the other hand, Senior Research Fellow at the Charhar Institute, Prof Cheng has appealed to the international community to provide emergency assistance to flood-stricken people in Pakistan.
Pakistan, as one of the major victims of global climate change, has been frequently hit by extreme weather events in recent years. The current severe floods in Pakistan have caused heavy losses to people’s lives and property, and seriously damaged infrastructure and the ecological environment, he told media.
He said that in such circumstances, the international community should show sympathy and provide emergency assistance and added, this is not only a respect for life but also a manifestation of the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind.
From a humanitarian perspective, people affected by floods are confronted with multiple predicaments such as housing destroyed, food shortages, unsafety of the drinking water and increased risk of disease transmission.
Therefore, Pakistan urgently needs external support to alleviate its urgent situation, he said.
He said that international community assistance, whether in the form of financial aid and material donations, or technical support, can provide tangible support for Pakistan’s disaster relief and reconstruction efforts, helping local people overcome difficulties.
In addition, in the face of global challenges such as natural disasters, the solidarity and cooperation of the international community are crucial. Working together among countries can not only effectively improve disaster relief efficiency, but also showcase the spirit of human solidarity and accumulate experience and consensus for addressing other global issues, he opined.
