ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday extended Pakistan’s “full support” to the UAE as it gears up to host the upcoming Conference of the Parties (COP 28), during a meeting with the UAE’s Special Envoy for Climate Change and President-designate of COP28, Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber.
COP conferences convene member countries every year to determine ambition, responsibilities, and identify and assess climate measures that they can take. The UAE will host the conference from November 30 to December 12 in Dubai this year as it aims to galvanize support for climate-friendly measures around the world.
“Appreciating UAE’s efforts in combating climate change and developing renewable energy projects, the Prime Minister extended Pakistan’s full support to UAE for COP28,” the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said, adding that Dr. Jaber called on Sharif with a high-level delegation in Islamabad.
“He thanked the UAE for its support during last year’s devastating floods in Pakistan. The Prime Minister also thanked UAE for its vital support to Pakistan which has been critical in reaching staff level agreement with the IMF.”
The PMO said Dr. Jaber conveyed the best wishes of the people of the UAE to the prime minister and showed keen interest in enhancing cooperation with Pakistan in all domains.
“He emphasized UAE’s leadership directions to him to further improve collaboration with Pakistan in the renewable energy sector that will help boost energy security for Pakistan,” the statement added.
Dr. Jaber said the UAE viewed Pakistan as an “important partner” in climate change discourse and appreciated the South Asian country’s “active role” in climate change diplomacy.
