Guiyang, China, December 14, 2024 – Chairman Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) held a landmark meeting with His Excellency Mr. He Wei, President of the Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) and Vice President, Mr. Sun Shuopeng, on the sidelines of the International Seminar on Red Cross Resilient Communities in Guiyang, Guizhou Province. The meeting marked a significant milestone in the growing partnership between the two humanitarian organizations.
The discussions centered around strengthening collaboration to address shared humanitarian challenges and building resilient communities in Pakistan and China. Chairman Laghari expressed gratitude for the unwavering support of the Red Cross Society of China in humanitarian initiatives, which have greatly benefited vulnerable communities in Pakistan. He underscored the longstanding and multifaceted friendship between the two nations, built on mutual respect and cooperation.
Highlighting PRCS’s recent achievements, Chairman Laghari briefed President He Wei and Vice President Sun Shuopeng on the organization’s comprehensive flood 2022 response and ongoing recovery efforts for affected families. He also emphasized PRCS’s focus on climate resilience, notably the establishment of a Climate Research Center at the PRCS National Headquarters to tackle the escalating impacts of climate change.
President He Wei commended PRCS for its impactful humanitarian work under Chairman Laghari’s leadership, particularly its proactive disaster response and climate change initiatives. He reaffirmed RCSC’s commitment to supporting such endeavors and emphasized the importance of further collaboration between the two National Societies. “Pakistan’s efforts in addressing climate challenges are exemplary, and the Red Cross Society of China is keen to strengthen this partnership to achieve shared goals,” he stated.
The meeting concluded with both organizations agreeing to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the near future. The MoU aims to formalize collaboration on capacity building, volunteer network strengthening, joint projects on climate resilience, and enhancing disaster preparedness in communities.
Chairman Laghari extended a warm invitation to President He Wei to visit Pakistan and PRCS National Headquarters in Islamabad, further cementing this historic partnership.
This inaugural engagement between PRCS and RCSC symbolizes a shared vision to advance humanitarian cooperation and create a lasting impact in the region.
