Russian Delegation Visits NDMA Pakistan, Highlights Cooperation on Disaster Response

ISLAMABAD — A high-level Russian delegation led by Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev visited the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Monday as part of the 10th meeting of the Russia–Pakistan Intergovernmental Commission. The delegation met NDMA Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik to discuss ongoing cooperation in disaster management and emergency preparedness.

Officials from the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations—some of whom took part in the rescue operations following Pakistan’s devastating April 8, 2005 earthquake—were also in attendance. In a rare and emotional moment, eyewitnesses of the 2005 disaster were invited to personally thank the Russian rescuers for their role in the relief efforts.

During the meeting, Minister Tsivilev reaffirmed Russia’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with Pakistan in emergency response. He emphasized that the protection of human life is a universal value that binds nations together.

At the conclusion of the visit, the Russian delegation planted several trees on the NDMA premises, symbolizing friendship and continued cooperation between the two countries.