Paris (Web Desk): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday joined the world leaders here at the inaugural session of Summit for New Global Financing Pact.
Inaugurating the Summit, French President Emmanuel Macron stressed on the need for collective efforts to meet global challenges like climate change and alleviation of poverty.
He said we have to correct global environment transition. He said we must also respect the sovereignty of each country.
Heads of more than 50 countries and representatives of the financial institutions are participating in the summit.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is representing Pakistan in the Summit.
The two-day Summit will conclude on June 23 (Friday).
PM Shehbaz Sharif arrived in the French capital on Wednesday on official visit to attend the Summit, on the invitation of the French President.
The prime minister was warmly received by Pakistan’s ambassador in France and diplomatic officials, besides senior French government authorities.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will address the Summit as leading stakeholder of G-77 and head of the one of the largest developing countries most affected by climate change.
He will present Pakistan's perspective and proposals for reform of International Financial Institutions, climate finance, green infrastructure, attainment of the SDGs and solutions related to debt.
During the visit, the prime minister will also hold bilateral meetings with different heads of state.