Caretaker PM arrives in Dubai to attend COP-28

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar arrived in Dubai on Wednesday to attend the 28th United Nations Conference of Parties (COP-28).

Minister for Justice of the United Arab Emirates Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE Faisal Niaz Tirmizi and the Pakistani diplomatic staff welcomed the prime minister at Dubai’s Al-Maktoum airport, the Prime Minister Office’s media wing said in a press release.

The premier will head the Pakistani delegation at the 28th Conference of Parties (COP-28), and will also attend the World Climate Action Summit, scheduled for December 01-02.

Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani, Caretaker Finance Minister Dr Shamshad Akhtar, Caretaker Minister for Climate Change Ahmed Irfan Aslam and Caretaker Energy Minister Muhammad Ali will also be participating in the globally popular climate change event.

The COP28 summit is being held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from today; it will run through December 12.

COP refers to signatories of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, an agreement which was signed by over 150 governments in 1992.

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COP28 is the 28th annual summit which will bring leaders from around the globe. About 70,000 participants are expected to attend the event including various heads of state and government, climate envoys, experts, business leaders, indigenous groups, activists, diplomats and others.

The conference will seek agreement on goals and strategies to address the climate crisis.

Earlier in the day, Kakar and Kuwait's Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah held a meeting, fostering a mutual commitment to enhance bilateral relations across various domains.

According to a statement issued by the PMO, Prime Minister Kakar emphasised the paramount importance Pakistan places on its relationship with Kuwait. He reiterated Pakistan's eagerness to broaden bilateral cooperation, spanning trade, energy, information technology, labour, minerals, and investments.

Prime Minister Kakar expressed contentment with the robust collaboration between the two nations in various international fora. He also lauded Kuwait's initiatives in recruiting Pakistani manpower, particularly in the fields of health, security, and infrastructure.