ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif left here for Geneva today to co-host International Conference on Resilient Pakistan along with UN Secretary General. He was accompanied by Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Federal Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar.
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Before leaving for Geneva, Prime Minister took to Twitter saying “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.
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
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.
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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.