ISLAMABAD, SEPT 2 (DNA) – Muhammad Yahya, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Pakistan, called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, at the Finance Division in Islamabad.

Mr. Muhammad Yahya briefed the Finance Minister on the work of UN and its agencies undertaking development and humanitarian assistance projects in Pakistan. He also shared the success of UNESCAP and its work on debt consolidation in middle income countries. Mr. Yahya noted that energy transition was an important area for possible cooperation with Pakistan.

The Finance Minister shared the commitment of the government towards policy reforms and sustainable economic development and appreciated the cooperation provided by the UN and its agencies in this regard. The Minister reiterated that climate finance and energy transition were essential areas for improving energy sector viability in the country and welcomed the cooperation with UNESCAP in this regard.

The meeting concluded with both sides expressing their resolve to continue working closely to address Pakistan’s development challenges and to implement sustainable solutions that benefit all segments of society.