FM calls for int'l partnership to deal with challenge of climate change

Last updated on: 31 May,2021 08:03 pm

Qureshi said that Pakistan is ranked amongst the countries most vulnerable to climate change.

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday called for international partnership to deal with the challenge of climate change.

Addressing a ceremony attended by the diplomatic corps at the foreign office in Islamabad on Monday, he said the US President Joe Biden has given the issue the importance it deserves.

The foreign minister pointed out that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have also signed an MOU to help each other for the protection of environment.

Qureshi said that Pakistan is ranked amongst the countries most vulnerable to climate change.

He said Prime Minister Imran Khan, leading from the front has taken the intiatives to provide a better and secured future to the coming generations.

FM Qureshi went on to say that the world is now recognizing the steps taken by Pakistan for the protection of environment.

The foreign minister said the government is committed to make Pakistan a greener and cleaner country.