World Bank committed to Pakistan's long-term development: Martin Raiser.

Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States Masood Khan held a meeting with World Bank's Vice President for the South Asia Region Martin Raiser in Washington D.C to advance cooperation between Pakistan and the World Bank in the development and climate response sectors.

The Ambassador thanked World Bank for contributing 2 billion dollars towards flood recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction during International Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan in Geneva which would cover support for housing, water and agriculture, social protection and health, among others.

He said that the World Bank has been a resolute development partner of Pakistan.

Masood Khan requested the Bank for additional financing and assistance for health related projects, especially to address the issue of water-borne diseases in the flood affected areas.

He also solicited Bank's support in transitioning from adaptation and mitigation to building resilience. He said that Pakistan is committed to ensuring transparent...