Pakistan highlights strategic priorities for G-77, China to tackle global challenges

NEW YORK: Pakistan has emphasized three core priorities for the G-77 and China, a coalition of developing nations at the UN, to support member states in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), alleviating poverty, and tackling climate change challenges.

Speaking at a ceremony marking the transition of the G-77 and China Chairmanship to Iraq, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Munir Akram, highlighted the importance of ensuring development financing, revitalizing trade as a growth driver, and aligning the global technology framework with SDG and climate objectives as critical goals for developing countries.Pakistan, EU agree to continue cooperation on food, climate change challenges

Underscoring the transformative potential of trade for developing nations aspiring to progress, Munir Akram advocated for expanding export opportunities for these countries while simultaneously preparing to counter trade protectionist measures.