BAKU: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held informal meetings with world leaders at the opening ceremony of the 29th Climate Action Summit Cop-29 in Baku today. He interacted with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, discussing cooperation on climate change and matters of mutual interest.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister also met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and First Lady Emine Erdogan. They addressed the importance of globally highlighting issues of environmental pollution and climate change, along with matters of mutual interest between Turkey and Pakistan. Shehbaz Sharif further engaged with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, focusing on the conservation of glaciers and water resources in Central Asian countries and Pakistan, while also exploring ways to expand communication links among Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

Additionally, the Prime Minister conversed with Nepalese President Ramchandra Paudel and Chief Advisor of
Bangladesh’s Interim Government Dr. Muhammad Yunus. They discussed the implications of growing temperatures, the threat of rising sea levels, and forest conservation in South Asia, alongside enhancing bilateral relations between Pakistan and both Bangladesh and Nepal. In another meeting, Shehbaz Sharif met with his British counterpart Sir Keir Starmer to discuss enhancing Pakistan-UK cooperation.

Furthermore, the Prime Minister interacted with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, where they discussed strengthening Pakistan-Kazakhstan relations and the potential for expanding regional connectivity.