By Muhammad Luqman
South Korea is donating US $200,000 to assist the government of Pakistan in countering the worst locusts plague in more than two decades in this part of the world.
The donation will be channeled through the United Nations WFP and FAO and go towards supporting smallholder farmers, who are most in danger of food shortage due to the emergency.
Korean Ambassador Kwak Sung-Kyu in a statement said that feeling sorry for Pakistani farmers suffering from desert locusts, the Korean government has decided to contribute in relief effort to help Pakistani government.
“I hope this support will serve as a good sign to upgrade bilateral agricultural cooperation among Korea and Pakistan including currently ongoing project to establish KOPIA (Korea Programme on International Agriculture) centre in Pakistan,” Kwak Sung-Kyu said.
FAO representative in Pakistan Mina Dowlatchahi said that intensive efforts will help address the current threat of desert locust to ensure food security, nutrition and sustainable agriculture.
