Chairman Dubai Port World calls on COAS General Bajwa

Chairman of Dubai Port World (one of the largest port operators globally) H.E. Sheikh Ahmed Sultan Bin Sulayem called on the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

Relief efforts in the wake of the devastating floods and all that can be done on the road to recovery for Pakistan were discussed.

H.E. 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.

The Excellency commended the relief efforts of the Pakistan Army in the flood-affected areas and said that the UAE and its leadership stand with the people of Pakistan in this time of distress. The dignitary committed to raising 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.

H.E. Sheikh Sultan offered to bring other donors for flood relief efforts in the days ahead.

Sheikh Sultan also thanked Fakhr Alam, Sitara-e-Imtiaz, for arranging this visit and creating awareness in the UAE about the need for help in Pakistan.