International response to Kashmir earthquake

Asia

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf exchanged telephone calls on October 8, 2005, to discuss a number of issues, including relief efforts in the aftermath of the disaster. on October 10, Pakistan refused to launch a joint relief effort with India in Kashmir, but accepted Indian aid for the earthquake.

A Chinese international rescue team of 49 people arrived in Pakistan to provide emergency aid worth a total of 6.2 million dollars.

Thailand donates $100,000 to Pakistan quake victims.

Europe

Russia on Oct. 9 sent 30 rescue workers and a team of experts to Pakistan.

The German government provided 50,000 euros in aid to Pakistan through its embassy in Islamabad.

France has dispatched a 25-member emergency relief team to the quake-hit areas.

America

Canada has provided 20 million Canadian dollars in aid to Pakistan.

The U.S. has allocated $50 million in aid to Pakistan's affected areas.

Multinational organizations

The World Bank announced on October 9 in Islamabad that it was providing $20 million to Pakistan for post-earthquake reconstruction.

The European Union has provided 3 million euros in emergency aid to quake-hit areas in South Asia.

Non-governmental organizations

Oxfam - Oxfam staff have been to the Kashmir earthquake area to assess the situation. They said, "The local victims are in dire need of supplies like tents, quilts, medical supplies, water and food."

Red Crescent Society - Relief workers have started relief operations in the quake-hit areas. [