PM Imran, Prince Charles discuss upcoming climate change conference, Afghan situation in telephonic talk
By Muhammad JuniadPublished On 06 Jan 2023
Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan and Prince of Wales Charles Tuesday held a telephonic conversation to discuss the forthcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP-26).
The moot is scheduled to be held from October 31 to November 12 this year in Glasgow, United Kingdom (UK).
Prime Minister Imran Khan appreciated the leading role being played by the UK as the president of COP-26 and hoped that the COP would help translate political commitments into tangible actions and to put in place ambitious, practical, and effective climate action.
He also underscored that every nation must play its due role in combating climate change, in accordance with the principles of equity and ‘common but differentiated responsibilities.’
Highlighting Pakistan’s full commitment to play its due role in addressing the global environmental challenges including climate change, the prime minister informed the prince of Wales about Pakistan’s recent submission of its revised nationally determined contributions under the Paris Agreement, with an ambitious target of 50% overall reduction of projected Green House Gases emissions by 2030.
He also briefed the prince of Wales about Pakistan’s climate change agenda consisting of landmark initiatives including the Ten Billion Tree Tsunami Initiative, Protected Areas Initiative, Recharge Pakistan Initiative, and Electric Vehicles and Alternative and Renewable Energy Policies.
In the regional context, the prime minister underscored Pakistan’s interest in a stable and peaceful Afghanistan.
He stressed the need to provide urgently needed humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan to avert the economic meltdown and sufferings of common people, especially at the outset of the winter season.
The prince of Wales conveyed the gratitude of the British government for Pakistan’s support and facilitation in evacuating its nationals and others from Afghanistan.
