Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has affirmed that Pakistan remains a steadfast advocate for climate finance for developing nations.

In an interview with Sky News Arabia on Sunday, he highlighted Pakistan’s persistent efforts in advocating for the Loss and Damage Fund during COP27, aimed at assisting developing countries in addressing climate challenges related to mitigation and risk reduction.

The Prime Minister commended the operationalization of the Loss and Damage Fund, emphasizing the significant step taken by the UAE in announcing a fund of 30 billion dollars. He deemed it a positive start in the right direction towards addressing climate-related issues.

Condemning the Israeli aggression against innocent Palestinians, the Prime Minister called for an immediate halt to the senseless violence perpetrated by Israel, emphasizing the potential regional repercussions if not stopped. He stressed the urgent need for the creation of a humanitarian corridor as a crucial step in the current scenario.

Responding to another question, he expressed Pakistan’s commitment to supporting the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Regarding the repatriation process of Afghan nationals, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar emphasized the need to regulate movement through proper documentation. He acknowledged Pakistan’s history of hosting Afghan refugees for 50 years and highlighted the presence of approximately one million undocumented Afghan refugees in the country.

Talking about Pak-Indo ties, Prime Minister lamented that the core issue of Kashmir with India stands unresolved, which is matter of concern. He emphasized the need of resolving the Kashmir issue in accordance with the resolutions of the United Nations Security Council.

Source: Radio Pakistan