ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Astana Kazakhstan to attend 6th Summit of Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA). On arrival, he was received by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister of Kazakhstan. Prime Minister is accompanied by Cabinet members and other high ranking officials.  Earlier, in his tweets, he said that this forum is capable to shaping a new configuration of economic cooperation and security in Asia through greater connectivity. Prime Minister pointed out that world faces prospect of a recession fuelled by increase in energy and food prices.

Hence, he said there is a greater need to promote engagement and understanding to form win-win partnerships. He said climate induced disasters call for synergized efforts for mutually beneficial outcomes.

Prime Minister in his address to CICA will highlight significance of this unique forum for promotion of dialogue, harmony and cooperation amongst Asian countries to cope with common challenges.

Prime Minister will also present Pakistan’s point of view on different regional and international issues. On sidelines, Shehbaz Sharif will also hold meetings with leaders of CICA member countries with aim to promote cooperation in areas of trade, investment and energy.

Published in The Daily National Courier, October, 13 2022

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