United Nations
A/RES/64/294
General Assembly
Distr.: General
24 August 2010
Sixty-fourth session
Agenda item 70
Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on 19 August 2010
[without reference to a Main Committee (A/64/L.66)]
64/294. Strengthening emergency relief, rehabilitation,
reconstruction and prevention in the wake
of devastating floods in Pakistan
The General Assembly,
Recalling its resolution 46/182 of 19 December 1991 and other relevant
General Assembly and Economic and Social Council resolutions,
Cognizant of the substantial loss of life as well as enormous socio-economic,
infrastructure and environmental damage caused by the recent devastating floods in
Pakistan,
Noting that the massive scale of destruction and loss of life caused by
unprecedented floods, triggered by torrential rains, in an otherwise arid region
reflects the adverse impact of climate change and the growing vulnerability of
countries to climate change,
Recognizing the urgency of undertaking a massive rescue and relief operation,
and supporting the efforts for rehabilitation and reconstruction,
Welcoming the assistance and contributions of the international community,
including Governments, international organizations, civil society and the private
sector, in the relief and rehabilitation efforts, which reflect the spirit of international
solidarity and cooperation, to address and meet the challenges of the disaster, and in
this context also appreciating the role of the people and Government of Pakistan,
Welcoming also the launch by the United Nations on 11 August 2010 of the
Pakistan Initial Floods Emergency Response Plan and the continuous engagement of
the Secretary-General in the intensification of global relief efforts to meet the urgent
and immediate needs of the affected people,
Expresses full solidarity and sympathy with the people of Pakistan
1.
affected by the floods;
2.
Urges the international community, in particular donor countries,
international financial institutions and relevant international organizations, as well
as the private sector and civil society, to extend full support and assistance to the
Government of Pakistan in its efforts to mitigate the adverse impacts of the floods
and to meet the medium- and long-term rehabilitation and reconstruction needs;
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