LAHORE/KASUR: US Chargé d’Affaires (CDA) Natalie Baker has underscored the United States’ steadfast commitment to Pakistan’s flood recovery efforts.
She said this during her visit to Lahore and Kasur, where she oversaw relief activities.
In her meeting with Punjab Relief Commissioner Nabeel Javed, CDA Baker discussed the ongoing emergency response in Punjab and highlighted the US contribution of lifesaving disaster relief in support of Pakistan’s recovery efforts.
CDA Baker met with displaced families and rescue workers at relief camps in Kasur, one of the hardest hit districts along the Sutlej River, according to a press release issued by the US embassy in Islamabad.
Chargé d’Affaires Baker honoured the resilience of those affected and applauded the tireless efforts of relief workers.
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“I commend the district administration’s vital integrated approach that ensured not a single life was lost in this area. The district level response included life-saving recovery, immediate relief, and sustained care for the families affected by the flooding, and serves as a model of excellence,” she stated.
CDA Baker also met with All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) members and young professionals from business, government, IT, education, arts, culture, and various other sectors while in Lahore.
She stressed the US commitment to trade and economic growth stating, “We want to bring the best of American technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship to create jobs and promote prosperity for the people of both the United States and Pakistan.”
“The visit reinforced the United States’ enduring partnership with Pakistan – a relationship that spans decades and continues to prioritize shared interests, economic opportunities, people-to-people ties, and humanitarian support,” the press release said.