PM expresses gratitude to Chinese friends over generous flood aid

By: 24 News
Published: 10:03 AM, 3 Oct, 2022
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his gratitude to the Chinese government, friends and People's Liberation Army who are constantly providing help to the Pakistan flood victims and the volume of their aid has been raised from 400 million RMB to 644 million RMB, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Monday. 

In his tweet posted on Sunday, Prime Minister Shehbaz wrote: “Our Chinese friends continue helping the flood victims in Pakistan. Total volume of aid has increased from 400 million RMB to 644 million RMB. We are deeply obliged to Chinese govt, CPC, Red Cross Society of China, sister provinces & People's Liberation Army for the assistance.”

Since the devastating floods occurred in Pakistan, among all countries, China has announced the biggest amount of assistance to Pakistan. 

In a videotaped address released on Twitter a couple of days ago, Nong Rong, the Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan.said, “The total amount of assistance has exceeded RMB 644 million (around US$90 million) ” adding that the assistance comes from the Chinese government, the Communist Party of China, the Chinese army, the Red Cross. Society of China and sister provinces and cities, Chinese enterprises and individuals.”