ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has dispatched second humanitarian assistance consignment to Ukraine.
A special C130 on Tuesday flew to deliver more than 7.5 tons of humanitarian assistance items for the Ukrainian people. The next batch of consignments will be despatched on Friday carrying another 7.5 tonnes of supplies.
These humanitarian assistance package include emergency medicines, electro-medical equipment, winter bedding, and food items.
Pakistan has always acted promptly alongside international community in responding to international calls for assistance during conflicts and calamities as a responsible and peace-loving nation.
The first consignment of more than 15 tons of humanitarian aid was sent to Ukraine through two special C-130 aircrafts from the Noor Khan Base in March. The decision was taken at the request of the Ukrainian embassy in Islamabad for humanitarian assistance.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs had proposed that Pakistan should provide humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. The
Foreign Office suggested that the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) should provide non-military items as requested by the Ukrainian embassy and organise transportation. It had also moved a formal summary to the prime minister to immediately dispatch the assistance to Ukraine.
Ukraine had already raised an international appeal for global assistance to address humanitarian needs as a result of ongoing military escalation.
