Establishment of loss & damage fund at UN climate summit is first pivotal step towards the goal of climate justice: PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD, Nov 20, (SABAH): Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that the establishment of loss and damage fund at the United Nations climate summit is the first pivotal step towards the goal of climate justice.

This was stated by PM Shehbaz Sharif in a statement issued on twitter on Sunday. PM Shehbaz Sharif said that it is up to the transitional committee to build on the historic development. “I appreciate

Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman and her team for their contribution and hard work” PM Shehbaz Sharif said.

In a separate tweet, PM Shehbaz Sharif said that as Chair of G-77 plus China, Pakistan successfully led the effort for acceptance of the demand for #LossAndDamage. He said that it is a manifestation of excellent climate diplomacy that made this possible. My appreciation is due to FM Bilawal Bhutto & all the teams that worked on this file.

Meanwhile in a separate tweet, PM Shehbaz Sharif said that on behalf of the government and people of Pakistan, I extend our best wishes to His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Emir and brotherly people of Qatar for hosting the football World Cup. “The world will experience the best of Qatar’s history, culture and hospitality” PM Shehbaz Sharif said.

Meanwhile in a separate statement issued on twitter on Sunday, PM Shehbaz Shaif said he was deeply grieved to learn about the passing of the mother of Dr. Tauqir Shah, SPM. “I pray to Allah Almighty to rest her soul in eternal peace. My thoughts & prayers are with the bereaved family” PM Shehbaz Sharif tweeted.