{"id":50415,"date":"2025-08-08T12:19:59","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T12:19:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=50415"},"modified":"2025-08-08T12:19:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T12:19:59","slug":"from-plastics-treaty-to-green-startups-pakistan-qatar-expand-cooperation-agenda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/from-plastics-treaty-to-green-startups-pakistan-qatar-expand-cooperation-agenda\/","title":{"rendered":"From Plastics Treaty to Green Startups: Pakistan, Qatar Expand Cooperation Agenda"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-50416\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-08-at-12.59.59-PM-e1754655358376.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/>Islamabad, August 8, 2025: Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, met with His Excellency Mr. Ali Mubarak Ali Essa Al-Khater, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, to discuss avenues for enhanced bilateral cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on environmental collaboration, investment opportunities, and upcoming international engagements, including the second part of the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, scheduled to be held in Geneva, Switzerland, next week.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Malik highlighted the importance of ensuring access, affordability, and sustainability for developing nations such as Pakistan in the context of global environmental agreements. He underscored that positions on international treaties must take into account the socio-economic realities and needs of the people, noting that it is the responsibility of governments and their representatives to protect the rights, livelihoods, and well-being of their citizens.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"fziaEkwtgT\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/prime-minister-pakistan-invites-amir-of-qatar-to-official-visit-lauds-role-of-the-state-for-peace-in-gaza\/\">Prime Minister Pakistan Invites Amir of Qatar to Official Visit &#8211; Lauds Role of the State for Peace in Gaza<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Prime Minister Pakistan Invites Amir of Qatar to Official Visit &#8211; Lauds Role of the State for Peace in Gaza&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/prime-minister-pakistan-invites-amir-of-qatar-to-official-visit-lauds-role-of-the-state-for-peace-in-gaza\/embed\/#?secret=CvO3ZzMCGi#?secret=fziaEkwtgT\" data-secret=\"fziaEkwtgT\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The Minister also briefed the Ambassador on the Government\u2019s upcoming Green Startups Initiative, being developed under the Prime Minister\u2019s vision of sustainable development and the green revolution.<\/p>\n<p>This initiative will support young entrepreneurs in launching environmentally friendly ventures, connect them with international investors, and create opportunities for youth to contribute to Pakistan\u2019s economic growth. Efforts are underway to take this program to the international stage, with discussions ongoing with global organizations and foreign governments.<\/p>\n<p>The Qatari Ambassador appreciated Pakistan\u2019s security support during the FIFA World Cup 2022 and affirmed that Pakistan holds an important place in the hearts of the Qatari people. He expressed keen interest in strengthening cooperation in climate action, trade, and investment.<\/p>\n<p>Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral collaboration in areas of mutual interest, particularly in environmental sustainability, economic partnerships, and people-to-people linkages.<\/p>\n<p>The Secretary Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Ms. Aisha Humaira and Special Secretary to the United Nations Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. Nabeel Muneer were also present in the meeting.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"eOZh2hy8RO\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-june-2025\/\">Pakistan in the World \u2013 June 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Pakistan in the World \u2013 June 2025&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-june-2025\/embed\/#?secret=sRYkf3xMtM#?secret=eOZh2hy8RO\" data-secret=\"eOZh2hy8RO\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad, August 8, 2025: Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, met with His Excellency Mr. Ali Mubarak Ali Essa Al-Khater, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, to discuss avenues for enhanced bilateral cooperation. 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