PM Shehbaz leaves for France to attend New Global Financing Pact Summit

PM Shehbaz leaves for France to attend New Global Financing Pact Summit

Islamabad (Web Desk): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday left for France to attend the New Global Financing Pact Summit in Paris.

The prime minister is paying his official visit to France on the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron.

The Global Financing Pact Summit will be a forum for discussion and consultation on changes in the global financial system in future to deal with the challenges of sustainable development, alternative and renewable energy sources, environment and climate change.

PM Shehbaz will address the summit as a key member of G-77 and as a head of the country, most affected by the adverse effects of climate change.

He will present Pakistan's perspective and proposals for reform of International Financial Institutions, climate finance, green infrastructure, attainment of the SDGs and solutions related to debt.

Besides attending the summit, the premier will also hold bilateral meetings with the world leaders.