GENEVA: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the international community has come together in solidarity to stand beside Pakistan, a country that faced an epic natural disaster.
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Speaking at the opening ceremony of Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan, Bilawal said “we will need considerable support” from the international community,” and sought solidarity to help the country achieve a “resilient” future for Pakistan.
The FM said that rehabilitation “continues to this day” as Pakistan battles with wide-scale destruction brought on by the environmental catastrophe.
The international community has come together in solidarity to stand beside Pakistan, a country that faced an epic natural disaster – FM @BBhuttoZardari's opening remarks at Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan, Geneva pic.twitter.com/OUhFhfkJIs
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He said “we see this conference as a long term partnership that will generate sustained support, and building resilient Infrastructure after flood is top priority.” He further said that Pakistan confronted a monumental challenge, and half the rebuilding framework would be financed with the country’s own money.
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It is pertinent to mention here that more than $16 billion is needed to help Pakistan recover from devastating floods that submerged a third of the country last year, and to better resist the impact of climate change.
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