PM calls for stronger UN collaboration on sustainability, climate change

February 17, 2025 (MLN): Pakistan needs to further strengthen its collaboration with the United Nations in the areas of sustainable development and climate change, said Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.

He reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong political commitment to advancing the objective of combating climate change in close collaboration and partnership with the international community and the UN.

This discussion took place during a courtesy call to the prime minister by the UN Resident Coordinator in Pakistan, Mohamed Yahya, according to the press release issued today.

During the meeting, the prime minister appreciated the important work being carried out by the UN Country Team in Pakistan.

He conveyed his warm regards for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, while fondly recalling his strong leadership in galvanizing global support for Pakistan during the 2022 floods.

The prime minister underscored that climate financing remained a crucial component of addressing the impacts of climate change, and expressed the hope that the developed nations would fulfill their commitments in that regard.

He said that Pakistan would continue working closely with the UN on important issues in the areas of climate change, including the implementation of various projects.

The prime minister also emphasized the need to address the financing gap to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Additionally, the prime minister called for increasing the voice and representation of developing countries in international financial institutions through reform of the global financial architecture.

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