Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will attend the “One Water Summit” in Riyadh on December 3–4, the Foreign Office (FO) announced. Islamabad and Riyadh have a long history of working together in defense, trade, culture, and economics.
Initiated by Saudi Arabia, France, Kazakhstan, and the World Bank, the summit seeks to foster international collaborations and advance a common strategy for water resource management. PM Shehbaz is anticipated to give the keynote lecture during a roundtable discussion centered on the adaptation, protection, and restoration of wetlands and freshwater resources.
The prime minister’s speech will also highlight Pakistan’s initiatives to improve water quality, increase climate resilience, preserve water, and support biodiversity. In order to tackle the problems brought on by climate-induced flooding, erratic weather patterns, and heat stress on water supplies and ecosystems, he will underscore the vital need for international cooperation.
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According to the FO, the prime minister will “underline the importance of international cooperation” to combat the impacts of climate-induced floods, extreme and unpredictable weather patterns, and heat stress on ecosystems and water supplies. PM Shebaz would also call for “meaningful international collaboration for sustainable water resource management.” On the sidelines of the summit, the prime minister is expected to engage in bilateral meetings and engagements.”
The prime minister earlier today congratulated the two nations on their long-standing friendship and conveyed his happiness with the progress made in Saudi-Pakistani investment and cooperation projects.
The prime minister, who chaired a review session, highlighted the strategic partnership that is still thriving by pointing out the expanding cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan in several areas. Additionally, he emphasized the resolve to further enhance this relationship and hailed Saudi Arabia as a reliable partner, particularly during difficult times for Pakistan.
The cooperation between the two countries has been crucial, particularly during Pakistan’s economic downturns. In June of last year, Saudi Arabia made a $2 billion deposit into Pakistan’s State Bank, which helped unlock a $3 billion bailout package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This action was vital in keeping Pakistan from going into default on its debts.
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