PM Shehbaz stresses global cooperation to overcome water crisis



Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses “One Water Summit” in Riyadh on December 3, 2024. — Geo News/screengrab
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses “One Water Summit” in Riyadh on December 3, 2024. — Geo News/screengrab    

ISLAMABAD: Stressing the need for joint efforts, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday urged global collaboration to deal with water-related challenges.

Addressing the “One Water Summit” in Riyadh, PM Shehbaz said: “We need international cooperation and collaboration to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sensation for all.”

Suggesting various steps to overcome water-related challenges, the premier urged the international community to exchange knowledge and expertise to deal with the global issue.

“Adequate funding for climate resilient infrastructure and overcome financing gap remains critical for climate-resilient countries.”

He said that the world must also focus on framework for transparency, data sharing and regional cooperation to avoid conflicts and promote water sharing.

The premier said also called for investing in skill development, research and institutional strengthening to tackle water challenges at national and global levels.

“Last but not the least, we required strong political will and global leadership to overcome the water crisis,” he added.


This is a developing story and is being updated with more details. 

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