Chairman NDMA represents Pakistan in Midterm Review for Sendai Framework at UN.

ISLAMABAD -- Chairman, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik, participated as delegation leader in an event on Accelerating implementation of DRR and resilience in infrastructure at United Nations Headquarters, New York, USA.

The event was part of the High-Level Meeting of Midterm Review for Implementation of the Sendai Framework for DRR, a news release said.

The Chairman NDMA highlighted crucial role of Disaster Risks Reduction for developing economies and laid stress on innovative DRR approaches based on local needs. He added that SDGs need to be met through unified global efforts.

He said that Pakistan's demonstrated resolve is an act of brilliance amidst economic odds but still facing risks of multiple...