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Ambassadors, diplomats of 20 countries visits NCOC

Ambassadors, diplomats of 20 countries visits NCOC
June 24, 2021

ISLAMABAD (92 News) – The ambassadors and diplomats of 20 countries visited the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Thursday.

The diplomats and representatives of various global bodies who visited the NCOC office were briefed over Pakistan’s successful measure to tackle the COVID-19 crisis.

The foreign diplomats were also briefed about up-gradation of the healthcare structure and COVID-19 cases in the country. They were informed about Pakistan’s key efforts to curb the virus and the national vaccination strategy of Pakistan.

The NCOC officials, made the foreign envoys aware about Pakistan’s coronavirus related challenges.

NCOC Chairman and Federal Minister for Planning Asad Umar outlined multiple dimensions of Pakistan’s national response. National Coordinator NCOC Lt. General Hamood Uz Zaman, Special Assistance to Prime Minister on Health Dr. Faisal Sultan and Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood were also present.

The participants were also briefed on various aspects of ‘smart’ and ‘micro smart’ lockdown strategy as well as its success in containing the spread of the disease.

The minister stressed the need for joint global strategy and response to fight the pandemic and called for uninterrupted and even supply of vaccines globally for early eradication of the pandemic.

The participants thanked for the comprehensive briefing and appreciated Pakistan’s efforts to mitigate the adverse effects of the disease.