PM Shehbaz Sharif to tell Pakistan’s ‘story of anguish and pain’ at UNGA

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif arrived in New York to attend the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Promise to raise issues for urgent attention of the international community.
To participate in various events organized by international organizations on the occasion of the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly.

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif is in New York to attend the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) beginning today (Tuesday), the first in-person meeting since 2019 due to the pandemic. All meetings have been made virtual.

On Twitter, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif informed about his arrival in New York a few hours ago and said that he is there to tell the story of Pakistan to the world.

“A story of deep agony and pain arising from a great human tragedy caused by the flood. UNGA And in bilateral meetings I will present Pakistan’s case on issues that need the world’s urgent attention,” the prime minister wrote.

Today, the Prime Minister was received at the John F. Kennedy International Airport by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Munir Akram, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Washington Masood Khan and other senior officials.

According to the statement released by the spokesperson of the Foreign Office, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif will address the United Nations General Assembly session on September 23. The focus of his speech The challenges faced by Pakistan in the context of recent climate-induced catastrophic floods in the country will be considered.

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto ZardariMinister of State for External Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar, Defense Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif and Information Minister Maryam Aurangzeb along with other senior officials are accompanying the Prime Minister on the visit.

ADB expresses support.

Shortly after the prime minister’s arrival in New York, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) also shared a statement expressing support for Pakistan, saying it would “work swiftly to provide a significant relief and rehabilitation package.” doing”.

ADB said the assistance package is designed to support people, livelihoods and infrastructure in the immediate and long-term.

It said that more details on the new aid package will be provided once it is finalised.

Prime Minister’s Schedule in America

On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, the Prime Minister will attend a closed-door meeting of leaders on the Global Food Security Summit and COP-27, jointly organized by the African Union, the European Union and the United States, in which selected global leaders Leaders will be gathered. Discuss climate change.

The Prime Minister will hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts of various countries, the President of the General Assembly, the Secretary General of the United Nations as well as the heads of international organizations, IFIs and charitable organizations. The leaders will also have the opportunity to interact during a reception hosted by the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the President of the United States.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will also interact with international media.