ISLAMABAD:Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Lt. Gen. Hassan Khattak, HI (M), called on Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday.

Ishaq Dar congratulated Lt. Gen. Hassan Khattak on assuming his responsibilities as Chairman NDMA and wished him success. He expressed confidence that Pakistan's disaster risk management capabilities would be further strengthened under his leadership.

They exchanged views on disaster readiness, climate adaptation and institutional preparedness across the country.

Ishaq Dar highlighted the importance of cooperation with international partners in building resilience and mitigating the impact of natural disasters.

Meanwhile the First Secretary General of the Makkah Alliance for Defence, Lt. Gen. (Retd) Nauman Mahmood, HI (M), called on the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday.

The DPM/FM congratulated Lt. Gen. (Retd) Nauman Mahmood on his appointment and wished him success in his important responsibilities.

Ishaq Dfar highlighted Pakistan's ongoing diplomatic efforts for regional and international peace and stability, and underscored the critical role of the Makkah Alliance for Defence in helping promote lasting peace in the region.