SHARM EL SHEIKH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that it was a must to form a coalition of all the countries to deal with the disastrous impacts of climate change as the world had done to overcome the scourge of terrorism.
The prime minister, in a meeting with the President of the European Council Charles Michel on the sidelines COP27 summit here, thanked the EU president for extending cooperation for Pakistan’s exclusion from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)’s grey list.
Charles Michel expressed grief over the loss of life caused by the floods across Pakistan and also appreciated the EU’s support for the relief of flood-stricken people.
The prime minister said that Pakistan desired multifaceted cooperation with the European Union as the bilateral partnership had been a key source to serving the common interests.
He said Pakistan looked forward to further enhancing mutual trust and cooperation between Pakistan and the European Union.
He also appreciated the EU’s efforts to deal with the impacts of climate change.
Both the leaders also agreed to keep up close coordination on matters of mutual interest.
Meanwhile, PM also met Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieve here on the sidelines of COP-27 Summit.
During the meeting he said that due to relief and rehabilitation of the flood affected people, Pakistan has revised its budget estimates.
The Prime Minister said that saving people’s lives and rehabilitation of the flood affected masses was the first priority of government.
He hoped that the COP-27 Climate Conference will prove a mile-stone in getting climate justice.
The Prime Minister said after the COVID-19 pandemic and global recession, the flood situation had also put negative impact on Pakistan’s economic recovery pace.
He further said that Pakistan valued the IMF cooperation, adding, Pakistan will complete the current IMF program.
