France is establishing an exceptional operation at the request of French President Emmanuel Macron to provide emergency aid to the Pakistani population affected by the major floods that are currently affecting Pakistan people.
During her telephone call on Sunday with her Pakistani counterpart, Bilawal Zardari-Bhutto, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna expressed France’s solidarity with Pakistan and our wish to respond promptly to the Pakistani authorities’ appeal for international support.
Based on the needs enumerated by the Pakistani authorities, the Crisis and Support Center (CDCS) of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs is closely coordinating this operation with the Interior Ministry’s Department of Civil Security and Crisis Management (DGSCGC).
Given the widespread destruction of the country’s infrastructure, in the coming days, the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs will also be shipping a 50-meter-long Bailey-type bridge to Pakistan that will be able to be swiftly deployed in the affected areas.
These operations are being carried out within the framework of the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism (EUCPM).
In addition, the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs will provide financial assistance to several French NGOs and the Pakistani Red Crescent, which are providing relief to people affected by the floods.