PM Kakar to address UN General Assembly today

Published: 10:45 PM, 22 Sep, 2023
Pakistan
PM Kakar to address UN General Assembly today

 

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar will address the 78th United National General Assembly session in New York today (Friday), reported 24NewsHD TV channel. 

In his address, the prime minister will project Pakistan’s perspective on a range of regional and world issues of concern, including the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.

Kakar will also elaborate on the significant measures taken by his caretaker administration to consolidate the country’s economic recovery and efforts to mobilize domestic and foreign investment.

PM Kakar lauds China’s unflinching support

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has appreciated China’s unflinching support to Pakistan’s territorial integrity, sovereignty and socio-economic development.

The Prime Minister and Vice-President of China Han Zheng met at the sidelines of UNGA Summit in New York on Thursday.

The Prime Minister noted that China’s firm opposition to holding any G20 meeting in the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir reflected China’s principled stance for upholding international law and UN resolutions.

The conversation was marked by traditional warmth and cordiality that has been the hallmark of Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership.

During the meeting, the two leaders exchanged views on the entire gamut of bilateral relationship including CPEC and bilateral economic and financial cooperation.

In his remarks, Vice-President Han Zheng said that Pakistan-China friendship is unique and has withstood the vicissitude of time due to deep fraternal ties between the peoples of two nations.

He said as a close neighbor and iron-brother, Pakistan occupies a special position in China’s neighbourhood diplomacy and that China would continue its efforts for safeguarding Pakistan’s core interests and for the economic development and prosperity of the people of Pakistan.

Expressing satisfaction at the steady development of CPEC projects in Pakistan, the two sides agreed on the centrality of CPEC for Pakistan’s socio-economic development and expressed their firm commitment to continue working together for realizing its shared objectives.

The two leaders also expressed satisfaction at the celebratory events held in both countries to mark the 10th anniversary of CPEC. They also agreed to further deepening their cooperation at the multilateral fora.

Prime Minister and Vice-President agreed to continue the momentum of high level exchanges between Pakistan and China. The Prime Minister invited Chinese Vice-President to undertake a visit to Pakistan at his earliest convenience which the latter graciously accepted.

Govt focuses on attracting foreign investments: PM

PM Kakar Kakar has urged the US corporate sector to look at ways and means to further enhance its very long and productive relationship with Pakistan.

He was talking to a delegation of the US-Pakistan Business Council (USPBC), on the sidelines of annual session of United Nations General Assembly in New York.

The Prime Minister said attracting foreign investments in all sectors of Pakistan's economy is the government’s top priority. He said the government is focused on creating a business friendly environment and would welcome all suggestions.

The Prime Minister emphasized that the government believes in no-holds-barred foreign investment regime, and has constituted the Special Investment Facilitation Council to facilitate foreign investors, bolster their confidence and expedite project implementation in priority areas of agriculture, IT, energy and minerals and mining.

He particularly identified agriculture, technology sector including fintech, pharmaceuticals and health, and digital banking sectors where the US companies could enhance their investments in Pakistan.

On this occasion, President US-Pakistan Business Council Ms. Esperanza Jelalian, congratulated the Caretaker Prime Minister on assuming office and assured that Council will continue to engage with the government of Pakistan to seek mutually beneficial ways of enhancing cooperation.

Members of the US-Pakistan Business Council the briefed the Caretaker Prime Minister on their businesses in Pakistan and plans to enhance their presence in the Pakistani market.

PM Kakar invites APPNA to invest in health sector

Prime Minister Kakar has invited Association of Physicians of Pakistani-descent of North America to invest in diverse sectors in Pakistan including health tourism, medical, para-medical education, training and skill development.

He was talking to a delegation of Association of Physicians of Pakistani-descent of North America (APPNA), led by its President Dr. Arshad Rehan on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York.

Appreciating the APPNA's social welfare, educational and medical relief missions and programmes in Pakistan, he commended the positive role of association in spearheading the message of unity and solidarity among Pakistani-American community.

Terming over one million strong Pakistani-Americans as an asset for Pakistan, the Prime Minister expressed confidence that Pakistani American diaspora will continue to contribute in country's socio-economic progress through their remittances, investments and philanthropic work.

Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said diaspora is Pakistan's face in the US and a valuable bridge for further strengthening Pakistan-US ties. He assured APPNA delegation of government's firm resolve to facilitate Pakistani diaspora all around the World.

In their remarks, the delegation expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for the call-on and briefed him about APPNA's continued work in social welfare, educational and medical domains in Pakistan.

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