国际英语新闻：Pakistan calls for greater support for flood-hit people

Ban Ki-Moon expressed grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives and massive destruction of infrastructure and property in the floods in Pakistan. He said that UN would stand by the government and people of Pakistan in these critical times. He pledged continued support and assistance of the UN for the humanitarian relief and rehabilitation of the flood victims.

The spokesperson said that after meeting at the Presidency, Zardari and UN Secretary General together left for visit of the flood affected areas.

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi (R2) walks with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (L2) after his arrival in Islamabad August 15, 2010.