Pakistan reaffirms commitment to meet UN SDGs with enhanced cooperation

PM Shehbaz virtually participates in the First High-Level Forum on Global Development Initiative (GDI)

ISLAMABAD:

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that Pakistan was keen to expand its cooperation with partner countries to meet UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)-2030.

The prime minister virtually participated in the First High-Level Forum on Global Development Initiative (GDI). Held under the theme of Global Development Initiative: “Echo the Development Agenda and Call for Global Action”, the forum was organised by China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), PM Office said in a statement.

In his remarks, the prime minister stressed the salience of international development cooperation to present a unified global response for socio-economic development, mitigation of climate change threats and for galvanising new drivers of growth for humanity’s enduring progress and prosperity.

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He also appreciated China for launching the Global Development Initiative for achieving shared goals of inclusive and sustainable global development.

Extending Pakistan’s firm support to GDI, the prime minister said that Pakistan would continue its multifaceted cooperation with China for swift implementation of the GDI projects in Pakistan.

The event was attended by Wang Yi, member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China and Director of the General Office of CPC Foreign Affairs Commission, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang and Chairman CIDCA, Luo Zhaohui.

Leading experts and executives from several countries and international organisations also participated in the forum.