On Thursday, 9 July 2026, His Excellency Ambassador Dato’ Mohammad Azhar bin Mazlan, High Commissioner of Malaysia attended the opening ceremony of Emergency Training Programme at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Islamabad. The event was organized by the Embassy of Indonesia, in its capacity as Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Islamabad (ACI). The training programme was organized in collaboration with the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS). The opening ceremony was attended by ASEAN Heads of Mission, diplomats, and representatives from ASEAN Missions in Islamabad.
The training covered a range of fundamental first-aid and emergency response techniques, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), management of bleeding and fractures, treatment of burns, and other life-saving procedures. Conducted by experienced instructors from the Pakistan Red Crescent Society, the programme combined theoretical sessions with practical demonstrations and hands-on exercises to ensure participants gained confidence in responding effectively to emergencies.
The Emergency Training Programme was aimed to enhance ASEAN engagement in social and humanitarian activities in Pakistan while providing participants with internationally recognized emergency response knowledge and practical medical skills. The programme reflected ASEAN's continued commitment to fostering solidarity, promoting community service, and building resilience through cooperation among its member states and partners.
