Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged world leaders, representatives of international development and humanitarian organisations, and friends of Pakistan to signal support and solidarity with a country that is grappling with a natural disaster not of its making.

In an article appeared in The Guardian, Shehbaz Sharif said he and the UN Secretary General are co-hosting the International Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan in Geneva on Monday to garner support from the international community for the flood affected people of Pakistan.

The Prime Minister said at the conference, a comprehensive roadmap will be presented for post-flood reconstruction and rehabilitation, developed with the assistance of the World Bank, the UN, the Asian Development Bank and the European Union.

Shehbaz Sharif expressed the confidence that the Geneva conference marks only the beginning of a long and arduous journey. But a substantive outcome will reassure millions of imperilled people that the international community will help them to rebuild their lives.

He said forces of nature do not respect borders and can only be tamed by joining hands. He hoped that our gathering in Geneva comes to symbolise our common humanity and generosity of spirit for all people and countries, who may face natural adversity in the future.

Source: Radio Pakistan