ISLAMABAD, Feb 02: Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Chairperson, Mrs. Farzhana Naek, met with Mr. Bilal Ahmed, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, at the Pakistan Mission on Monday. The objective was to strengthen humanitarian cooperation and advance global priorities.
The discussions centered on the evolving landscape of international funding, emerging humanitarian challenges, and opportunities for improved coordination to support relief and disaster recovery efforts in Pakistan.
Both parties shared their views on utilizing international platforms to increase outreach to potential donors and partners, aiming to enhance the scale and quality of humanitarian aid for vulnerable communities.
The importance of ongoing engagement with the UN system and global stakeholders was emphasized to ensure timely, coordinated, and needs-based humanitarian responses.
The Chairperson highlighted PRCS’s role as a trusted humanitarian organization with a strong community presence and operational reach throughout Pakistan.
Mrs. Farzhana Naek stated that close coordination with Pakistan’s Mission to the UN is crucial for aligning humanitarian priorities and garnering international support. She noted that collaboration with diplomatic and humanitarian partners would help broaden outreach to potential donors and strengthen collective efforts through effective interventions driven by the cause of humanity.
The meeting reaffirmed the mutual commitment of PRCS and Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the UN to continue working together in support of humanitarian objectives and disaster response initiatives.
