ISLAMABAD: Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, during a telephonic conversation with Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Monday, offered assistance to Pakistan in relief efforts for the flood victims.
The Iranian Interior Minister also expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives caused by torrential rains and floods in Pakistan, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan.
The Iranian Interior Minister extended heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, offering prayers for strength and patience for the bereaved.
He also expressed Iran’s willingness to support Pakistan in its relief efforts for flood victims, emphasising that Iran views Pakistan as a brotherly neighbor and stands ready to provide all possible assistance during this difficult time.
“Pakistan’s devastation from these floods is truly heartbreaking. Hundreds of people have been separated from their loved ones. We stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of Pakistan,” said the Iranian minister.
In response, Minister Mohsin Naqvi thanked his Iranian counterpart for the solidarity and support extended.
Naqvi said Pakistan and Iran share both joys and sorrows, adding that climate change has emerged as a major challenge, causing unprecedented destruction in the country.
“For the first time in history, Pakistan is facing such dangerous climate conditions. All institutions are actively engaged in relief and rehabilitation efforts, with the well-being of the flood victims as our top priority,” Naqvi said.
Pakistan’s disaster management authorities issued new flood warnings on Monday for two major rivers, as relentless monsoon rains continue to lash the country. The death toll from weather-related incidents since late June has now neared 800.
The most destructive phase of the monsoon began on August 15, claiming at least 485 lives in just 10 days. Since the onset of the season on June 26, official data reports a total of 798 fatalities—highlighting the severity of the crisis in a country considered among the most climate-vulnerable in the world.
