Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has appreciated NDMA's integrated approach to disaster risk reduction and its focus on innovation, inter-agency coordination, and evidence-based planning.

He expressed his commendation, while visiting NDMA's headquarters in Islamabad today, where he was given a detailed briefing.

The Minister also suggested the inclusion of disaster preparedness in civil defense and chalking out joint strategy of courses through Civil Defense Academy. He reiterated the capital disaster management regime under the supervision of NDMA.

The Minister also visited NDMA's Centre of Excellence for Climate Change and Disaster Management, reviewing its role in training, research, and capacity development.