ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) ChairmanSardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari held a meeting with his counterpart from the Red Cross Society of China (RCSC), He Wei, and vice president Sun Shuopeng, on the sidelines of the International Seminar on Red Cross Resilient Communities in Guiyang, Guizhou province of China. According to a statement issued from Islamabad, the meeting marked a significant milestone in the growing partnership between the two humanitarian organisations. The discussions centered around strengthening collaboration to address shared humanitarian challenges and building resilient communities in Pakistan and China. “Chairman Laghari expressed gratitude for the steadfast support of the Red Cross Society of China in humanitarian initiatives, which have greatly benefited vulnerable communities in Pakistan. He underscored the longstanding and multifaceted friendship between the two nations, built on mutual respect and cooperation,” the statement claimed. He emphasised PRCS’ focus on climate resilience, notably the establishment of a Climate Research Centre at the PRCS National Headquarters to tackle the escalating impacts of climate change. President He Wei reaffirmed RCSC’s commitment to supporting such endeavours and emphasised the importance of further collaboration between the two national societies. “Pakistan’s efforts in addressing climate challenges are exemplary, and the Red Cross Society of China is keen to strengthen this partnership to achieve shared goals,” he stated. The meeting concluded with both organisations agreeing to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the near future. The MoU will aim to formalise collaboration on capacity building, volunteer network strengthening, joint projects on climate resilience, and enhancing disaster preparedness in communities.