The Swiss Ambassador, H.E. Mr. Georg Steiner, recently brought together Swiss and Pakistani experts to foster collaboration on earthquake-resilient engineering. The event, organized in partnership with the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), aimed to strengthen joint research efforts and promote disaster risk management between the two countries.
Participating scientists and practitioners discussed innovative approaches to enhancing earthquake resilience in infrastructure and shared insights on best practices in disaster preparedness. The exchange provided a dynamic platform for networking, making way for future joint research projects focused on managing and reducing disaster risks.
The Swiss Embassy underscored the importance of such partnerships, highlighting the value of close cooperation in developing effective solutions for natural disaster challenges. Organizers expressed gratitude to all partners and experts involved for their significant contributions to advancing this critical area of research.
