KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will deliver Malaysia's national statement at the 10th Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) in Manila on Tuesday (Oct 15).
Ahmad Zahid, who is on a three-day visit to the Philippines, said on Monday (Oct 14)that he chaired a pre-council session with the Malaysian delegation in preparation for Tuesday's conference.
"I was briefed by Datuk Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino, Malaysian Ambassador to the Philippines, regarding the itinerary for my working visit here.
"Throughout the discussions, I focused on the agenda and coordinated diplomatic priorities, particularly in disaster management. I aim to develop suitable strategies and enhance regional cooperation," he said in a social media post.
Ahmad Zahid, who is also chairman of the National Disaster Management Committee, hopes that this visit will strengthen regional relations and serve as a platform for exchanging views and experiences to ensure that communities are better prepared and resilient to disaster risks.
It is understood that the Deputy Prime Minister would deliver a statement regarding initiatives, implementations, achievements, and challenges in executing the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR) 2015-2030. – Bernama
