ISLAMABAD - Lauding role of International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) for providing cooperation to Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), President Dr Arif Alvi emphasised on training country’s students and volunteers to tackle natural calamities in an appropriate way.
Talking to IFRC's Regional Director Alexander Matthews in a meeting here on Wednesday, the president said that enhanced cooperation between IFRC and PRCS was essential to ensure timely help of the people affected by natural calamities. PRCS Chairman Abrar-ul-Haq was also present in the meeting.
Dr Alvi said close cooperation between the Red Crescent and the International Federation of Red Cross is very important to provide assistance to the affectees of the natural calamities.
He said that Pakistan Red Crescent Society played an important role in providing health facilities to people during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The president said that the government’s successful policy of smart lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic helped keeping the situation under control.
The government also allocated special funds to provide relief to the weaker segment of the society during the pandemic, he added.
The president appreciated the PRCS and IFRC for providing assistance to the government.