ISLAMABAD, Feb 14 (Alliance News): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday emphasized the need to enhance collaboration with the United Nations in tackling climate change and advancing sustainable development.
During a meeting with UN Resident Coordinator in Pakistan, Mohamed Yahya, the prime minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to combating climate change through international cooperation.
He appreciated the efforts of the UN Country Team in Pakistan and extended warm regards to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, recalling his global advocacy for Pakistan during the 2022 floods.
PM Shehbaz highlighted the importance of climate financing and urged developed nations to fulfill their commitments to support vulnerable countries.
He also stressed the need to reform global financial institutions to ensure greater representation for developing nations and bridge the financing gap in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema, Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal, SAPM Syed Tariq Fatemi, PM’s Coordinator for Climate Change Romina Khursheed Alam, and senior officials.
