Tsunami tragedy strengthens Asean’s commitment to disaster risk reduction, says Ahmad Zahid


PUTRAJAYA: Asean member states must take lessons from the 2004 tsunami tragedy to continue strengthening mutual commitment and coordination to reduce risks from natural disasters, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

In a statement on Friday (Oct 25), Ahmad Zahid, who is also the National Disaster Management Committee chairman, said the memory of the tragedy should sharpen stakeholders’ focus to enhance preparedness, resilience, mitigation and adaptability in facing disasters.

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