Maleeha Lodhi takes charge as Permanent Representative to UN
Dr Maleeha Lodhi assumed charge as Pakistans permanent representative to the United Nations.
NEW YORK Dunya News) - Former Pakistan Ambassador to the United States, Dr Maleeha Lodhi assumed charge as Pakistan’s permanent representative to the United Nations (UN). She is the first female who has been assigned to do the job for Pakistan.
Maleha Lodhi while talking to media after her arrival in New York, said that it is a great honour and privilege to represent Pakistan at such a critical moment for the country and at a time when the world is undergoing fundamental changes.
“We will, in the course of the year, have to evolve the post-2015 development agenda, hopefully conclude a new climate change treaty after an important summit in Paris, as well as consider proposals for the UN reform,” she said.
Talking about her responsibilities in UN Lodhi said,” The Kashmir issue and cross-border situation with India was another key priority”.
