BAKU/ Azerbaijan : 12 Nov 2024 – As the participating leaders gathered for a group photo, PM Shehbaz held an informal interaction with them and exchanged pleasantries besides discussing matters of mutual interest.
PM Shehbaz interacted with United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and discussed matters of mutual interest including bilateral cooperation in the climate change field.
During interaction with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan, the two leaders discussed ways to cooperate in highlighting the issues of climate change and environmental pollution at the international level.
The premier also met with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, where the two discussed enhancing Pakistan-UK cooperation.
In his interaction with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon, the leaders discussed protection of glaciers and water resources in Pakistan and Central Asia as well as the strengthening connectivity with both the countries.
In his meetings with Nepal’s President Ramchandra Paudel and Bangladesh’s Dr Muhammad Yunus, PM Shehbaz discussed growing temperatures, the threat of rising sea levels, and forest conservation in South Asia.
Meanwhile, he also interacted with Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and discussed strengthening bilateral relations and expanding regional connectivity.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam accompanied the prime minister.
COP29 Monitoring Desk Islamabad
