ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday left for Geneva to co-chair an international conference on ‘Climate Resilient Pakistan’, along with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, ARY News reported.
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Minister for Finance Ishaq Dar, Climate minister Change Sherry Rehman and Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marryium Aurangzeb accompanied the prime minister, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release.
In a series of tweets, the prime minister said that he will present the case of flood victims before the world during climate conference.
PM Shehbaz Sharif said he will also throw light on steps taken by the government for relief and rehabilitation of the flood-affected people.
PM Shehbaz further said that millions of Pakistanis affected by unprecedented devastation look for compassion and solidarity to build back better.
Climate conference
In the inaugural high-level opening segment, the official document would be unveiled over reconstruction and rehabilitation of the flood-affected areas, and feature partner support announcements.
The prime minister and the UN secretary-general will also hold a joint press stakeout.
Leaders and high-level representatives from several countries and international financial institutions, foundations and funds are expected to attend the conference, both in person and virtual format
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