AFD Scoping Mission For Helicopter Emergency Medical Services System In Pakistan – 02 To 06 November 2026
under the FEXTE programme for the Preparatory Study for a Helicopter Emergency Medical Services system in Pakistan (CPK1104)
NDRMF hosted a delegation from the French Development Agency in South Asia (AFD) and Expertise France to discuss the proposed feasibility and scoping study for a Helicopter Emergency Medical Services system in Pakistan and opportunities for broader cooperation.
The meeting was chaired by Amir Khan Goraya, CEO NDRMF, with participation from Mubushar Hussain, Manager DRR & DRF, and Bilal Zafar, Chief Financial Officer. The visiting mission comprised Marc-Antoine Leclercq, AFD Country Director for Pakistan; Ms Theresa Abrassart, Project Task Team Leader and Disaster Risk Management Specialist, AFD; and Ms. Pauline GEORGES and Disaster Risk Management Specialist, Expertise France.
NDRMF extended its full support to the study to advance this important initiative for Pakistan. Highlighting NDRMF’s mandate for emergency preparedness, the CEO underscored its substantial support to Punjab Emergency Services Department Rescue-1122, Pakistan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan.
The delegation expressed strong interest in Pakistan’s Disaster Risk Financing Strategy and Implementation Framework developed under IMF RSF Reform Measure 6, and conveyed its willingness to pursue collaboration and partnership with NDRMF in disaster risk financing.
The discussions highlighted opportunities to strengthen emergency preparedness and financial resilience through sustained technical cooperation and coordinated investment.
(4 November 2026)
