LONDON
British Queen Elizabeth has expressed solidarity with Pakistan amidst flood-caused destruction. In a message to the President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth said that the United Kingdom stands in solidarity with Pakistan as it recovers from these terrible events.
She said she is deeply saddened to hear of the tragic loss of life and destruction caused by the floods across Pakistan.
The Queen said my thoughts are with all those who have been affected, as well as those working in difficult circumstances to support the recovery efforts.
The UK is providing urgent support to Pakistan after flooding in the south of the country killed at least 900 people. Extreme monsoon rainfall has affected millions of people, with 700,000 homes destroyed.
In response to the disaster, the UK will provide up to £1.5m support the relief effort. The UN is carrying out a needs assessment over the weekend, and a UN appeal is expected to be launched on Tuesday.
Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State for South and Central Asia, North Africa, UN and the Commonwealth and the Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict, said: “The floods in Pakistan have devastated local communities and the UK is providing up to £1.5 million to help the immediate aftermath. We are witnessing the catastrophe that climate change can cause and how it impacts the most vulnerable.
“My thoughts and prayers are with all the victims and their families and I would like to pay tribute to everyone involved in the relief efforts. We are also working directly with the Pakistan authorities to establish what further assistance and support they require.
The UK stands with the people of Pakistan during this time of need.”
The UK also provides assistance to Pakistan through international organisations working directly with the victims of the disaster, including the World Bank and the United Nations.
