Shehbaz urges global collaboration to tackle water challenges
Riyadh: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday stressed the need for international cooperation and collaboration to tackle water-related challenges.
Addressing the “One Water Summit” in Riyadh, PM Shehbaz said: “We need international cooperation and collaboration to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sensation for all.”
Suggesting various steps to overcome water-related challenges, the premier urged the international community to exchange knowledge and expertise to deal with the global issue.
“Adequate funding for climate resilient infrastructure and overcome financing gap remains critical for climate-resilient countries.”
He said that the world must also focus on framework for transparency, data sharing and regional cooperation to avoid conflicts and promote water sharing.
The premier said also called for investing in skill development, research and institutional strengthening to tackle water challenges at national and global levels.
“Last but not the least, we required strong political will and global leadership to overcome the water crisis,” he added.
Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Riyadh on a two-day official visit to participate in the “One Water Summit”.
Upon his arrival at Riyadh’s Royal Airport Terminal, the premier was warmly received by Prince Muhammad bin Abdul Rahman bin Abdulaziz, the Deputy Governor of Riyadh, along with Pakistan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia and other senior diplomatic staff.
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and Special Assistant to Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi are part of the premier’s delegation.
“Just landed in Riyadh to join Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman and other global leaders at the One Water Summit, a timely event to deliberate upon collective strategies to tackle water security challenges,” he wrote on his X official handle.
“Together, we aim to accelerate action to combat desertification, address water pollution, and advocate for local, regional and global action. Let’s unite in our pursuit for water sustainability!” he added.
Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif presided over the meeting of the newly formed task force in Islamabad to probe the violence that erupted in the federal capital city. He vowed that no leniency towards the miscreants could be expected.
According to details, the premier rued, “The capital was attacked during the visit of the Belarusian president. The extremists had harmed the public buildings.”
“The anti-riot force will be constituted by meeting the international requirements,” he said.
The PM Shehbaz-led government resolved to establish the forensic lab in the Islamabad Safe City. Monitoring Desk
