Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan Delegations Explore Pakistan's Advanced Disaster Response Systems.

Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan Delegations Explore Pakistan's Advanced Disaster Response Systems

September 30, 2025 (MLN) — In a significant move towards strengthening regional disaster management collaboration, Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) recently welcomed high-level parliamentary and state delegations from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. The delegations visited the National Emergencies Operations Center (NEOC) in Islamabad to study Pakistan's advanced disaster response framework and emergency preparedness systems.

High-Level Delegations and Key Participants

The Uzbek parliamentary delegation was led by Mr. Nuriddin Ismoilov, Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis. The delegation included senior parliamentary officials such as Mr. Maksudbek Kurbonboyev, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Budget and Economic Affairs, Mr. Bakhtiyor Pulatov, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Ecology and Environmental Protection, along with members Ms. Sevara Ubaydullayeva, Mr. Navruzbek Yusupov, Mr. Azizjon Aloev, and Mr. Jakhongir Tuychiev.

From Kazakhstan, a 20-member state-level delegation led by Mr. Gizet Nurdauletov, Secretary of the Security Council, participated in the visit. Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Yerzhan Kistafin, also attended the briefing sessions at NEOC.

Insights into Pakistan's Disaster Management

Lt General Inam Haider Malik, Chairman of NDMA, delivered comprehensive presentations detailing Pakistan's national disaster risk reduction strategies. The briefings emphasized:

• Pakistan's integrated approach to minimizing disaster impacts through national disaster risk reduction strategies.Inter-provincial coordination mechanisms implemented during the Monsoon 2025 flood operations.
• Technological integration through systems such as the National Common Operating Picture (NCOP) and Global Common Operating Picture (GCOP).
• Deployment of disaster early warning systems (DEW) that offer advanced alert mechanisms, facilitating timely responses.
• Risk communication protocols that ensure effective public information dissemination during emergencies.
• Ongoing relief and response operations across flood-affected regions throughout Pakistan.

Regional Collaboration and Capacity Building

The NDMA highlighted Pakistan's active role in international disaster relief efforts and its commitment to fostering regional cooperation. This includes Comprehensive International Simulation Exercises (CISE) conducted jointly with Central Asian countries, including Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. These exercises aim to facilitate knowledge sharing and the implementation of global best practices for disaster preparedness and response.

Both visiting delegations praised NDMA's proactive disaster management initiatives, resilience-building measures, and the adoption of modern technological preparedness mechanisms. The dignitaries underscored the critical importance of enhanced bilateral cooperation in disaster risk management, regional capacity building programs, and the exchange of technical expertise and best practices. They also stressed collaborative approaches to adapting to climate change impacts.

Strengthening Regional Partnerships

The visits signify a deepening partnership between Central Asian nations and Pakistan to address shared challenges stemming from natural disasters and climate change. The meetings at NEOC reflect a regional commitment to building comprehensive disaster preparedness capabilities and fostering knowledge exchange among neighboring countries facing similar environmental challenges.

This important engagement highlights Pakistan's leadership in disaster management in the region and the growing importance of international cooperation to mitigate the effects of natural disasters effectively.