Singapore on Friday promised a $ 50,000 humanitarian assistance for sudden flood victims in Pakistan, said Associated Press of Pakistan (app).
“The Singapore government will contribute $ 50,000 as money seeds to support public fundraising of the Red Cross of Singapore (SRC) towards the humanitarian crisis, caused by floods in Pakistan,” said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore in a statement.
The contribution of the government of Singapore will complement the promise of the SRC of $ 50,000 to support the immediate needs of the affected communities, he added. The Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs also transmitted more condolences to the families of the victims of floods.
The Pakistan embassy in Singapore said in a statement that the contribution of the Singapore government reflected Singapore’s solidarity with the people of Pakistan during this difficult time. According to a press release, he will support the continuous efforts of relief and recovery to help families and communities affected by floods, according to a press release from the Pakistan Embassy in Singapore.
The Singapore Red Cross launched its appeal to raise funds last week to support those of Pakistan affected by the floods of the Monzón of mid -August. He also committed $ 39,000 to support humanitarian efforts in Pakistan and the contribution of the Singapore government will complement this promise.
Pakistan is currently dealing with torrential rains and sudden floods that have charged more than 900 lives, submerged infrastructure and left thousands of homeless. In the light of worsening the humanitarian crisis, foreign aid promises have begun to arrive from the United Kingdom, the European Union and other international countries and blocks.
