Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday called for renewed policy focus and arrangement of resources to address the suffering of refugees across the world.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom Syria to Palestine to Afghanistan, their plight calls for renewed policy focus and resources,\u201d he said in a tweet, on World Refugee Day.<\/p>\n
The prime minister termed refugees as \u201cthe worst victims of wars and conflicts\u201d besides inflicted by poverty and economic inequality.<\/p>\n
He called for global efforts to the developing countries that were extending support to refugees.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe world should help developing countries who continue to host a large number of refugees,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The Foreign Office in a statement issued on the World Refugee Day said Pakistan joined the international community in commemorating the day and expressed solidarity with refugees all around the world.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis Day behooves us to reflect on the drivers of forced displacements and to reaffirm our commitment towards finding sustainable solutions for refugee situations, including through conflict prevention and resolution,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n
The FO said the day was also an occasion to reiterate collective resolve for refugee protection under the principle of international burden- and responsibility-sharing.<\/p>\n
\u201cPakistan has shouldered the responsibility of one of the largest and most protracted refugee situations in the world for over four decades. Pakistan continues to host more than three million Afghans,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n
The FO said another 0.4 million Rohingyas had also found refuge in Pakistan and the people of Pakistan had demonstrated exemplary generosity, hospitality, and compassion towards the refugees in the country.<\/p>\n
It emphasized that as new situations emerged around the globe, the long-standing Afghan refugee situation must not be forgotten by the international community.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is a need for renewed international commitment, especially in the context of COVID-compounded socio-economic and health challenges, through regular, predictable and adequate financing for Afghan refugees including their safe and dignified return,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n
The FO said it was equally important to undertake necessary measures for the stability and sustainable socio-economic development of Afghanistan, in order to avert the possibility of any future refugee exodus from the country.<\/p>\n
\u201cOn this Day, Pakistan pays special tribute to UNHCR \u2013 the United Nations refugee agency \u2013 for its commendable work in support of refugees and host communities throughout the world. Pakistan looks forward to further strengthening its valuable partnership with UNHCR,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe call on the international community to support the Organization in its efforts towards durable solutions for refugees worldwide,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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