PM thanks Chinese president for his strong message on World Environment Day

Last updated on: 06 June,2021 10:16 pm

PM thanks Chinese president for his strong message on World Environment Day

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Sunday has thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping for his strong message on World Environment Day 2021 hosted by Pakistan.

In a post on social-networking website Twitter, the premier stated, “I thank President Xi’s strong message on World Environment Day 2021 hosted by Pakistan reflecting our commitment to counter environment degradation.”

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 6, 2021

“We laud President Xi’s leadership in combating climate change and biodiversity loss and his offer to step up cooperation on ecosystem restoration,” he added. 

The reaction came after Chinese President Xi Jinping said that China is working with Pakistan on climate change projects.

In a message delivered by Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong on World Environment Day 2021 , Chinese President Xi Jinping said that improving the environment is essential for the survival of humanity, and that the international community must work together to tackle environmental pollution.

He said that the world is facing the challenges of climate and ecosystem change, global laws and cooperation need to be improved to meet the challenge of change adding that China is working with Pakistan on climate change projects.