National Disaster Management Authority Signs 137 Agreements Worth $53.4 Million
KABUL — Afghanistan's National Disaster Management Authority announced it signed 137 cooperation agreements with national and international institutions during solar year 1404.
The agreements are valued at 53 million, 405 thousand, and 8,770 dollars, according to the authority's information.
These pacts aim to enhance preparedness against natural disasters, facilitate emergency assistance delivery, and provide support for affected people, officials from the authority said.
The announcement details the exact number of agreements as 137, signed over the course of the solar year 1404 with partners both domestically and abroad.
The total value breaks down to 53 million dollars plus 405 thousand dollars and 8,770 dollars, underscoring the scale of the collaborations initiated by the authority.
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