Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang that the government is taking all possible steps to ensure the safety of Chinese nationals.
According to reports, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang on the sidelines of the COP 29 Climate Action Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan’s capital.
During the meeting, discussions focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and China. The Prime Minister remarked that China is Pakistan’s long-standing friend, and a new era of strengthened bilateral relations has commenced.
He emphasized that the government is taking every possible measure to ensure the security of Chinese citizens and is committed to eradicating terrorism from the country.
Ding Xuexiang expressed a desire to jointly address security challenges and expand the scope of Pak-China relations for the development and prosperity of both nations.
Additionally, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. Both leaders expressed a commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships in various fields, including economic and defense cooperation, as well as public and cultural relations.
Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Ilham Aliyev on the successful hosting of the summit and commended his vision and commitment to increasing international cooperation to tackle climate change challenges.
The Prime Minister stated that Pakistan is among the countries most affected by climate change, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to working with Azerbaijan and the international community on climate-related challenges.
He also expressed hope for enhanced cooperation in various fields, including technology sharing in renewable energy and joint projects. The two leaders discussed the deteriorating situation in the Middle East and other regional and international developments.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif concluded his three-day visit to Azerbaijan and departed for Pakistan. Azerbaijan’s Minister of Justice Farid Ahmadov saw him off.
The United Nations’ annual climate summit on climate change began two days ago in Baku, Azerbaijan, where discussions include providing funds to developing countries to handle climate disasters and financial and trade matters over the past year.
The COP 29 forum, lasting two weeks, is being attended by delegates from around 200 countries. In his opening address, UN Climate Chief Simon Stiell discussed a new global climate finance target.
The conference comes amid warnings that 2024 may set temperature records, making emergency negotiations essential to help poorer nations combat climate impacts.
Pakistan is among the ten countries most vulnerable to severe climate change risks, facing unusual floods, intense monsoon rains, devastating heat waves, and rapid glacier melting.
In June 2024, a heatwave resulted in record-high temperatures, severely impacting public health and agriculture.
