Pakistan and Switzerland signed a Memordandum of Understanding (MoU) in Bhurban, Punjab which will see the two countries cooperate in the field of disaster management.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that Pakistan looks forward to working with Switzerland in getting an advance warning system which will secure it from natural disasters.
The MoU was signed by Foreign Minister of Switzerland Ignazio Cassis and Chairman National Disaster Management Authority Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik.
Speaking on the occasion, PM Shehbaz said that Pakistan desires to promote cooperation with Switzerland in diverse areas including tourism and education.
The PM said Pakistan will encourage Switzerland to play a productive role because the country wants to live in peace and promote prosperity and progress.
‘‘Pakistan wants to invest in its population to alleviate poverty and unemployment by promoting industries, IT and agriculture.’’
Meanwhile, Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis said disaster risk management goes beyond borders and nationalities.
‘‘It is a global responsibility that requires unity and collective action Pakistan and Switzerland will work hand…
