Canada to provide assistance for flood relief in South Asia

New Delhi, Aug 7 (UNI) Canada today announced a contribution of one million Dollars for immediate assistance to the people affected by recent floods in India, Bangladesh and Nepal.

A release issued by the Canadian High Commission here, quoting the country's Foreign Minister Peter MacKay, said Canada was ''deeply saddened'' by the tragic loss of life and destruction over the past few weeks in India, Nepal and Bangladesh, and stood with these countries in their relief efforts.

''On behalf of all Canadians, the Government of Canada extends its sympathies to those individuals and communities affected by the flooding...The Government of Canada has set aside one million Dollars in response to the flooding in South Asia...We will continue to monitor the situation closely and are ready to provide assistance when called upon to do so,'' the release said.

UNI