ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif became the center of attention for the global climate change conference in Egypt, flood in Pakistan and efforts to help the victims.
According to a press release received here Monday from Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, the world leaders described the Prime Minister’s continued presence in the flood-affected areas as an extraordinary gesture. The Prime Minister met with important world leaders at the Sharm El-Sheikh International Congress Center on the occasion of the COP 27 summit.
President of Iraq Abdul Latif Rashid, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon and President of Indonesia Joko Widodo met the Prime Minister separately. The Prime Minister also met with Prime Minister of Lebanon Najib Makati. The Prime Minister thanked the Indonesia President for prompt delivery of edible oil to Pakistan.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif conveyed message of good wishes to the government and people of Indonesia. The Prime Minister discussed the devastating effects of climate change with the President of Tajikistan. Foreign leaders expressed their grief over the destruction and loss of lives caused by floods in Pakistan.
The Prime Minister said the whole world is affected by climate change, for which collective efforts are necessary. He thanked the international community for helping flood victims. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the world leaders also discussed bilateral, regional and global issues.