{"id":57697,"date":"2026-01-10T14:44:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T14:44:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=57697"},"modified":"2026-01-11T20:11:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T20:11:52","slug":"first-lady-meets-indonesian-vice-minister-of-trade-highlights-sindhs-world-record-climate-resilient-housing-womens-empowerment-and-shared-commitment-to-palestine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/first-lady-meets-indonesian-vice-minister-of-trade-highlights-sindhs-world-record-climate-resilient-housing-womens-empowerment-and-shared-commitment-to-palestine\/","title":{"rendered":"First Lady meets Indonesian Vice Minister of Trade; highlights Sindh\u2019s world-record climate-resilient housing, women\u2019s empowerment and shared commitment to Palestine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-57737\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Inonesia-Pakistan-Sindh-Assefa-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Inonesia-Pakistan-Sindh-Assefa-1-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Inonesia-Pakistan-Sindh-Assefa-1-1-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Inonesia-Pakistan-Sindh-Assefa-1-1-356x220.jpg 356w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>Karachi: 10 January 2026 \u2014 First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, MNA, met Vice Minister of Trade of Indonesia Dyah Roro Esti Widya and discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation between Pakistan and Indonesia, with a particular focus on women\u2019s empowerment, climate resilience, social welfare, sustainable development and people-to-people ties.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The First Lady conveyed heartfelt condolences over the loss of lives and damage caused by recent landslides and floods in Sumatra. She expressed sympathy with the affected families and prayed for the swift recovery of the injured.<\/p>\n<p>Welcoming the Vice Minister to Pakistan, Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari said her visit reflects the warmth, trust and depth of longstanding relations between Pakistan and Indonesia. She also noted the Vice Minister\u2019s ancestral links to Pakistan and said this personal connection adds a meaningful and symbolic dimension to bilateral engagement.<\/p>\n<p>Recalling the unprecedented floods that struck Sindh in 2022, the First Lady shared that, under the leadership and vision of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the Government of Sindh has since constructed over two million flood-resistant and climate-resilient homes, setting a world record in post-disaster recovery and adaptation.<\/p>\n<p>She underscored that the land titles of these homes have been transferred in the names of women heads of households, a landmark step aimed at deepening women\u2019s empowerment, economic security and social dignity in Sindh.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"Uey1wKKTh9\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-indonesia-joint-statement-on-the-visit-of-president-prabowo-subianto\/\">Pakistan Indonesia Joint Statement on the Visit of President Prabowo Subianto<\/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 Indonesia Joint Statement on the Visit of President Prabowo Subianto&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-indonesia-joint-statement-on-the-visit-of-president-prabowo-subianto\/embed\/#?secret=kziqDhlCBH#?secret=Uey1wKKTh9\" data-secret=\"Uey1wKKTh9\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The First Lady also highlighted Sindh\u2019s successful public-private partnership (PPP) model, through which the provincial government has delivered sustainable and scalable projects in healthcare, education, renewable energy and infrastructure development, noting that this model has strengthened service delivery while ensuring long-term fiscal and environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>On regional and global issues, the First Lady praised the principled and consistent stance of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on the Gaza crisis, particularly Indonesia\u2019s support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people to self-determination and a two-state solution.<\/p>\n<p>She reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s commitment to supporting Gaza\u2019s reconstruction and the establishment of a free, independent Palestinian state with Al-Quds as its capital, stressing that the scale of human suffering demands sustained international engagement, protection of civilians and unhindered humanitarian access.<\/p>\n<p>Highlighting climate change as a shared global challenge, Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari emphasised that vulnerable communities are increasingly exposed to extreme weather events. She stressed the importance of climate-resilient, climate-friendly housing solutions, particularly for low-income populations, as a critical tool for disaster preparedness, recovery and long-term sustainability.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"xvxgimbQIs\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/indonesia-celebrates-80-years-of-independence-75-years-of-diplomatic-relations-with-pakistan\/\">Indonesia Celebrates 80 Years of Independence &#038; 75 Years of Diplomatic Relations with Pakistan<\/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;Indonesia Celebrates 80 Years of Independence &#038; 75 Years of Diplomatic Relations with Pakistan&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/indonesia-celebrates-80-years-of-independence-75-years-of-diplomatic-relations-with-pakistan\/embed\/#?secret=lRAcwWOVfn#?secret=xvxgimbQIs\" data-secret=\"xvxgimbQIs\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Expressing appreciation for Indonesia\u2019s progress, the First Lady said she was encouraged to see women in senior leadership roles and looked forward to closer collaboration with Indonesia to exchange best practices and undertake joint initiatives promoting gender equality and inclusive development.<\/p>\n<p>The Indonesian Vice Minister expressed deep interest in learning from Sindh\u2019s experience in large-scale climate-resilient housing and welcomed the opportunity to explore structured cooperation in this area. She also conveyed Indonesia\u2019s interest in expanding collaboration in palm oil plantation, edible oil production and investment, including potential partnerships aimed at enhancing food security and value-chain development.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting also reviewed recent high-level exchanges between the two countries. The First Lady welcomed President Prabowo Subianto\u2019s recent visit to Pakistan and appreciated Indonesia\u2019s social welfare initiatives, including programmes focused on nutrition for women and children. She noted that Pakistan is pursuing similar objectives through flagship initiatives such as the Benazir Income Support Programme.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening Pakistan-Indonesia relations through sustained dialogue, mutual understanding and practical cooperation across areas of shared interest.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"su9k0b0WY9\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-oct-nov-2023\/\">Pakistan in the World \u2013 OCT\/NOV 2023<\/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 OCT\/NOV 2023&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-oct-nov-2023\/embed\/#?secret=sHRYWU29XG#?secret=su9k0b0WY9\" data-secret=\"su9k0b0WY9\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Karachi: 10 January 2026 \u2014 First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, MNA, met Vice Minister of Trade of Indonesia Dyah Roro Esti Widya and discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation between Pakistan and Indonesia, with a particular focus on women\u2019s empowerment, climate resilience, social welfare, sustainable development and people-to-people ties. 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