Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, while appreciating the efforts of the United Arab Emirates in combating climate change and developing renewable energy projects, has thanked the UAE for its support during last year’s devastating floods in Pakistan.
He was talking to President-designate of COP-28 and UAE’s Special Envoy for Climate Change and Minister for Industries and Technologies, Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, who along with a high level delegation called on the Prime Minister in Islamabad today.
The Prime Minister also extended Pakistan’s full support to UAE for COP28.
Welcoming Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, the Prime Minister underscored the importance of high level exchanges and felicitated him on his appointment as President-designate COP28.
He expressed full confidence in Dr. Jaber’s stewardship of this important global conference.
The Prime Minister conveyed best wishes to the leadership of UAE for the success of the event which is scheduled to be held from 30 November – 12 December in Dubai this year.
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 Prime Minister also briefed the delegation about the Special Investment Facilitation Council aimed at providing facilitation to foreign investors in diverse sectors.
He also shared details of the 10,000 MW solar energy projects for which a road show was already held in Dubai.
The UAE Minister 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 visiting dignitary underscored that they view Pakistan as an important partner in climate change discourse and appreciated Islamabad’s active role in climate change diplomacy.
On this occasion, a Memorandum of Understanding for development of renewable energy projects in Pakistan was also signed by both sides.
Secretary Power Division Rashid Mahmood Langrial and Undersecretary of Ministry of Energy and & Infrastructure of UAE, Sharif al Olama signed on behalf of their respective sides.
