France sends aid to Pakistan after devastating floods

Islamabad: France will provide emergency relief to the flood-affected people of Pakistan. 

A special charter plane will transport 83 very high-capacity water pumps, 200 family tents, and hygiene and protective equipment to Pakistan.

During telephone call with Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna expressed solidarity with Pakistan.

The aircraft will also carry experts from Civil Security units, particularly doctors and nurses who will be deployed in affected areas.

France will also be shipping a 50-meter-long Bailey-type bridge to Pakistan that will be able to be swiftly deployed in the affected areas.