Chairman Dubai Port World lauds relief efforts of Pakistan Army in flood-hit areas
RAWALPINDI
Sheikh Ahmed Sultan Bin Sulayem, Chairman Dubai Port World on Sunday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa here at the General Headquarters (GHQ), the Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR) said Sunday.
ISPR mentioned that Dubai Port World is one of the largest port operators globally.
Sheikh Sultan, who had earlier today visited flood affected areas in Sindh, made a donation of USD 2.5 Million for the Army relief fund, ISPR said in its statement.
The visiting dignitary commended the relief efforts of Pakistan Army in the flood affected areas and said that UAE and its leadership stands with the people of Pakistan in this time of distress, ISPR said. The dignitary committed to raise the issue of climate justice for Pakistan at the world forums. COAS thanked Sheikh Sultan for his valuable and timely support to Pakistan.
Matters of economic development in Pakistan were also discussed. Sheikh Sultan apprised the Army Chief of DP World’s interest in investing further in Pakistan.
Sheikh Sultan offered to bring other donors for Flood Relief efforts in the days ahead.Sheikh Sultan also thanked Mr Fakhr Alam, Sitara e Imtiaz, for arranging this visit and creating awareness in UAE about the need for help in Pakistan.
