Pakistan, Iran pledge stronger disaster management cooperation

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 22nd Jul, 2026) Iranian Interior Minister, Eskandar Momeni, accompanied by a high-level delegation, visited Pakistan's National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) at the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), where both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in disaster risk reduction, early warning systems, and emergency preparedness.

The Iranian delegation included Iran's Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, along with other senior officials. Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry also accompanied the visiting delegation during the tour.

Chairman NDMA, Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik, welcomed the delegation and briefed them on Pakistan's state-of-the-art disaster management framework, highlighting the country's advanced early warning systems, emergency response mechanisms, and strategies for mitigating the impact of natural disasters.

The delegation received a comprehensive presentation on the operational capabilities of the National Emergencies Operation Center, its integrated early warning infrastructure, and the efficient utilization of national resources during emergencies. Officials also outlined Pakistan's disaster preparedness strategy and shared details of anticipated natural hazards and climate-related risks expected to affect Pakistan and neighboring countries during 2026.

Addressing the delegation, Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik emphasized the importance of institutional collaboration and the exchange of knowledge and best practices between Pakistan and Iran, noting that regional cooperation was essential for effectively responding to increasingly frequent and severe climate-induced disasters.

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The Iranian delegation expressed admiration for Pakistan's National Emergencies Operation Center and praised the NDMA's modern disaster management architecture. Interior Minister, Eskandar Momeni, commended Pakistan's remarkable progress in disaster preparedness, risk reduction, and emergency response, describing the country's achievements as an important model for the region.

He said Iran was keen to benefit from Pakistan's experience in developing early warning systems, proactive disaster management strategies, institutional coordination, and the application of advanced technologies in disaster risk management. He added that closer cooperation and the exchange of expertise between Pakistan and Iran would significantly strengthen the collective resilience and disaster response capacity of both countries and the wider region.

The Iranian minister also reaffirmed Tehran's commitment to expanding institutional cooperation with Pakistan to address the growing challenges posed by natural disasters and climate change. He described the NDMA's technology-driven disaster risk reduction model as exemplary and worthy of emulation.

The visit concluded with both countries underscoring the importance of sustained collaboration in disaster management, early warning systems, capacity building, and the exchange of technical expertise. NDMA reiterated its commitment to further strengthening Pakistan's national resilience and disaster preparedness through innovation, advanced technology, and enhanced international partnerships.