Finance Minister Ishaq Dar extended the commitment of government of Pakistan on achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Talking to Resident Representative, UNDP, Knut Ostby who called on him in Islamabad today, Dar appreciated the key role of UNDP as development partner in achieving SDGs.
Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar thanked him on behalf of the Steering Committee on Climate Resilient Pakistan for being a great partner in taking flood relief measures in Pakistan. The Finance Minister appreciated the combined efforts of UNDP and Planning Division for preparing a constructive plan for rehabilitation and reconstruction of flood affected areas which was presented at Geneva Conference in January 2023. He further added that it was due to the timely and praiseworthy support of UNDP that Pakistan was able to garner support from various partners.
Mr. Ostby briefed the Finance Minister on the ongoing institutional arrangements being made by UNDP for Short, Medium, and Long term goals regarding the Climate Resilient Pakistan rehabilitation and recovery plan of action in flood affected areas. He briefed that plans are being constructed in collaboration with EAD and Ministry of Planning and Development in order to implement the recovery plans. He further requested the Finance Minister to involve the Private Sector to accelerate and catch-up with the SDGs related projects.
In conclusion, the Finance Minister thanked Mr. Knut Ostby, the Resident Representative, UNDP for his support and cooperation.
