Geneva: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said reconstruction and rehabilitation process in flood-hit area will be expedited as Pakistan has secured pledges of over $ 9 billion from international community and global financial institutions at Geneva conference.

In video message shared on his Twitter handle from Geneva, he termed co-hosting of ‘Resilient Pakistan’ conference in Geneva as huge success for Pakistan as pledges received there exceeded expectations.

Good news 🇵🇰. #ResilientPakistan conference has exceeded expectations. international community has united in solidarity with Pakistans flood victims & pledged 9 billion dollars for recon. , rehab. & relief. We are particularly grateful to @antonioguterres for his leadership. pic.twitter.com/0IyXR1pZGZ

— BilawalBhuttoZardari (@BBhuttoZardari) January 10, 2023

Expressing gratitude to international community, he said that with this financial support, they would be able to commence work on reconstruction and rehabilitation of flood-affected areas, repairing of damaged infrastructure, agricultural and poverty alleviation. Foreign Minister Bilawal said that they were thankful to all countries and institutions for making pledges of more than $ 9 billion and particularly mentioned United Nations Secretary-General, China, United States, European Union and French President Macron, Middle East countries, all friends and others. “Entire world stands shoulders to shoulders with Pakistan,” he said.

Published in The Daily National Courier, January, 11 2023

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