Calls for resolution of Palestinian, Kashmir disputes in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions
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President Asif Ali Zardari has emphasized the need for social integration based on equality, solidarity, and respect for human rights.
Addressing the World Summit for Social Development in Doha on Tuesday (Today), he called for the eradication of poverty in all its forms, promoting full and productive employment and decent work for all. He said we must ensure global institutions are inclusive and responsive, especially to the needs of the Global South.
President Asif Zardari is currently in Doha to attend the Second World Summit for Social Development from November 4 to 6, where he will reaffirm Pakistan’s commitment to working with development partners and multilateral institutions to mobilise financing for social protection and green employment initiatives.
The moot is being held under the auspices of the United Nations General Assembly.
According to the President’s Secretariat, the summit has brought together world leaders and policymakers to discuss ways of advancing social development, promoting decent work and employment opportunities as well as strengthening inclusive safety nets.
“Our vision for inclusive and sustainable development is fully aligned with the spirit of Doha declaration,” the president stated.
Asif Ali Zardari mentioned that Pakistan’s flagship Benazir Income Support Program has empowered over nine million families with income assistance as well as healthcare and educational support. “This landmark program remains a model for the rest of the world and has helped transform millions of lives.”
The President said sustainable development goals also remain within our sight. “Through the National Internship Program, we are empowering the youth”, Zardari said as Pakistan aims to raise the literacy rate to ninety percent and ensure that every child is in school. Through the National Internship Program, we are empowering the youth.
Referring to the impacts of climate change, the President said Pakistan is investing in resilient adaptation, ensuring that growth remains green, inclusive, and long-lasting. The President also called for the resolution of the Palestinian and Kashmir disputes in accordance with the UN Security Council resolutions.
He said Pakistan also faces a new threat in the form of the weaponisation of water. Regretting the violation of the Indus Water Treaty by India, he said such tactics cannot and will not succeed.
The President also called for the resolution of the Palestinian and Kashmir disputes in accordance with the UN Security Council resolutions.
