PM Shehbaz leaves for Geneva to co-host International Conference on Resilient Pakistan along with UNSG António Guterres
ISLAMABAD, Jan 08 (SABAH): Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif left for Geneva on Sunday to co-host International Conference on Resilient Pakistan along with United Nations Secretary General António Guterres.
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb and Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman are accompanying the prime minister.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif while announcing it on Twitter wrote that we will present the case of flood victims before the world. He said he will also throw light on steps taken by the government for relief and rehabilitation of the flood-affected people.
PM Shehbaz Sharif said we will place comprehensive post-disaster framework plan for recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction with resilience before development partners and friendly countries.
He said bridging funding gap is the key to restore critical infrastructure, rebuild lives, livelihoods and revive economy. The Prime Minister said humanity is at an inflection point in world history. He said our actions today will shape the resilient future for our succeeding generations.
He said millions of Pakistanis affected by unprecedented devastation look for compassion and solidarity to build back better.
“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” PM Shehbaz Sharif tweeted on Sunday.
“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” PM Shehbaz Sharif tweeted.
“Humanity is at an inflection point in world history. Our actions today will shape the resilient future for our succeeding generations. Millions of Pakistanis affected by unprecedented devastation look for compassion & solidarity to build back better” PM Shehbaz Sharif tweeted.
Meanwhile according to the statement issued by Foreign Office, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will co-host, along with United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres, the International Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan in Geneva today (Monday).
The Conference will serve as a platform to marshal international support for the people and Government of Pakistan to build back better in a resilient manner after the recent devastating floods, as the country transitions from the rescue-and-relief phase towards the monumental task of recovery, rehabilitation, and reconstruction.
Pakistan will present the contribution to Pakistan’s reconstruction and rehabilitation at the Conference, and seek international support and long-term partnerships for its implementation. It outlines a prioritized and sequential Plan, defined at the Federal and Provincial levels, and includes the financial mechanism and institutional arrangements for its execution in an open, transparent and collaborative manner.
The Conference programme will feature a high-level opening segment, to be co-chaired by the Prime Minister and the UN Secretary General, followed by the official launch of the plan “contribution to Pakistan’s reconstruction and rehabilitation” and partner support announcements. The Prime Minister and the UN Secretary General will also hold a joint press stakeout.
At the Conference, the Prime Minister will outline Pakistan’s vision for rehabilitating the affected population and reconstructing the damaged infrastructure in a resilient manner, with the support of development partners, and the country’s transition towards a more dynamic and sustainable economic development model. Federal Ministers from Pakistan will present Pakistan’s long-term plan for building climate resilience and adaptation. The perspectives of the four provinces will be articulated by their representatives.
Heads of States and Governments, Ministers and high-level representatives from several countries and International Financial Institutions, Foundations and Funds, as well as from international development organisations, private sector, civil society and INGOs will participate in the Conference.
The Conference will help Pakistan in forging a long-term partnership with its friends and development partners on the basis of the contribution to Pakistan’s reconstruction and rehabilitation plan, and serve as a demonstration of international solidarity with the people of Pakistan as they commence the journey towards rebuilding their lives and livelihoods.