Pakistan and the United States are partners in the fight against coronavirus, US Ambassador Paul Jones said. In a video message released on the US Mission to Pakistan's social media platforms Thursday, Ambassador Jones highlighted the support the United States is providing Pakistan, commitment to deepen collaboration with new technologies and resources, and guidance for American citizens in Pakistan.
In particular, Ambassador Jones encouraged American citizens in Pakistan to register for the Smart Traveller Enrollment Programme to receive security and health alerts at: http://step.state.gov.
Ambassador Jones noted, "We've made Pakistan a priority country for emergency coronavirus assistance. We redirected $1 million in existing funding, and provided $1 million in new funding for lab and emergency supplies and to enable communities to identify potential coronavirus outbreaks...The United States and Pakistan are longstanding partners in tackling global health challenges, and this partnership has been critical as we work together against coronavirus...to achieve our shared goals of health and prosperity of our peoples."