Islamabad :March 27, 2025 – The government of the Russian Federation has sent humanitarian aid for the victims of recent terrorist attacks in Pakistan. The aid was received by Ambassador Albert. P Khorev and handed over to Spokesperson Foreign Office , Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan at Islamabad Airport in a solemn ceremony.
The aid consists of 31 tons of humanitarian aid, including such essentials as clothing, medicines, food and baby formula for those in need. A special plane carried the aid all the way from Moscow to Islamabad.
This relief operations completed with contribution from Government of Russia and its Ministry of Emergency Situations, and the coordinating role of the Government and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan.
Ambassador in his remarks at this occasion said, ” The recent armed attacks by terrorists and extremists in various parts of Pakistan have once again reminded us of the importance of unity and solidarity in the face of this threat. The actions of militants and inter-communal conflicts cause untold suffering to the civilian population, leaving thousands of people on the brink of survival and dependent on the assistance of the state, humanitarian organizations and agencies.”
“Russia has a proud history of helping the people of friendly countries around the world. More than once, we have come to the aid of the friendly nation of Pakistan in times of need. This was the case in 2005, when valiant Russian emergency workers came to the rescue after devastating earthquakes shook northern Punjab and northeastern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and in 2022, after catastrophic floods hit southern and south-eastern Pakistan, H.E Khorev continued.
He said, We believe that humanitarian cooperation, including the provision of humanitarian aid, is an important component of Russia-Pakistan relations, which are currently at their highest point in history.
Ambassador appreciated the role of the team of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations, who without hesitation once again came to the aid of the friendly people of Pakistan.
Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan, the Additional Foreign Secretary for Europe, expressed heartfelt thanks to the Russian Government and its people for their humanitarian aid. He noted that this support symbolizes the strong friendship and solidarity shared between our two countries. The National Disaster Management Authority transferred the aid to the Pakistan Red Crescent Society for further distribution.
