Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has called for debt relief and grant-based resources for developing countries.
He was speaking at the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development at the United Nations.
Dar said Pakistan has launched initiatives to promote inclusive growth, economic reform, and climate resilience.
He said global food insecurity and climate change are two key challenges. He said Pakistan has started the “Uraan Pakistan” programme for development. Danish schools are being set up for children verified through NADRA.
He said the Benazir Income Support Programme is supporting Pakistan’s middle class.
He said Pakistan wants 60 per cent of its energy to come from renewable sources by 2030. Projects like Recharge Pakistan and Living Indus are part of this effort. The government is working on youth empowerment through the Digital Youth Hub and Danish schools.
Dar said macroeconomic reforms are helping stabilise the economy. He said the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is helping attract investment.
He said global financial reforms are necessary. “Fundamental changes in the international financial system are essential to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals,” he said.
He said the 80th anniversary of the UN is a chance to strengthen the organisation. He said the UN must respond to today’s global challenges.
Dar also met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at UN headquarters.
About recent highly irresponsible and illegal attacks against Pakistan by India, Dar affirmed that Pakistan is committed to multilateralism.
He assured the Secretary General of the UN that Pakistan has always extended its support to the UNO in solving global issues.
Guterres appreciated Pakistan’s role at the UN Security Council.
The Deputy Prime Minister remarked that Pakistan was wholly committed to the UN Charter and international laws as the security situation in South Asia remains fragile due to India’s hegemonic plans.
He highlighted that Pakistan’s current presidency of the UN Security Council (UNSC) reflects this commitment. He mentioned the council’s debate on multilateralism and peaceful resolution of disputes, and the UN-OIC cooperation meeting.
Dar raised several issues. These included the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir dispute, violations of the Indus Waters Treaty, and externally sponsored terrorism in Pakistan.
He said, “There must be a just settlement of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the resolutions of the Security Council.”
Dar thanked the Secretary-General for his leadership during tensions between Pakistan and India.
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