ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif lands in Geneva late Sunday night to co-host an international conference on ‘Climate Resilient Pakistan’, along with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

The international conference, which is aimed at marshalling support to rebuild Pakistan after historic floods, is scheduled to be held today.

“Leaving for Geneva he said, we will take opportunity to present case of flood victims before world. I will also throw light on steps my government has taken for relief and rehabilitation,” he said in tweet.

Leaving for Geneva today to co-host International Conference on Resilient Pakistan along with UN Secretary General. Will take the opportunity to present the case of flood victims before the world. I will also throw light on steps my govt has taken for relief & rehabilitation. 1/3

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) January 8, 2023

“We will place comprehensive post-disaster framework plan for recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction with resilience before development partners and friendly countries. Bridging funding gap is key to restore critical infrastructure, rebuild lives and livelihoods and revive economy,” he added in subsequent Tweet.

وزیر اعظم محمد شہباز شریف اعلی سطحی وفد کے ہمراہ اسلام آباد سے جنیوا روانہ۔

متحدہ کے سیکرٹری جنرل انتونیو گوٹیرس کے ساتھ مل کر پاکستان کی تعمیر نو اور بحالی میں شراکت کے موضوع پر بین الاقوامی کانفرنس کی میزبانی کریں گے۔ pic.twitter.com/jV9hfG2mvc

— PML(N) (@pmln_org) January 8, 2023

“Humanity is at an inflection point in world history. Our actions today will shape resilient future for our succeeding generations. Millions of Pakistanis affected by unprecedented devastation look for compassion and solidarity to build back better,” he concluded.

At the conference, Pakistan will outline a framework vision for rehabilitation and reconstruction of the flood-affected areas as well as will emphasise the need for global support and long-term partnership to implement it.

We will place comprehensive post-disaster framework plan for recovery, rehabilitation & reconstruction with resilience before development partners & friendly countries. Bridging funding gap is key to restore critical infrastructure, rebuild lives & livelihoods & revive economy /2

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) January 8, 2023

In the inaugural high-level opening segment, the official document would be unveiled and feature partner support announcements.

The prime minister and the UN secretary-general will also hold a joint press stakeout.

State media reported that high-level delegation, comprising Federal Ministers Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Ishaq Dar, Sherry Rehman and Marriyum Aurangzeb is also accompanying Prime Minister.

Published in The Daily National Courier, January, 09 2023

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