Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema has expressed gratitude to the invaluable contributions of the United Nations in helping Pakistan to mitigate the devastating effects of the 2022 floods caused by climate change. He was talking to the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Pakistan, Mohamed Yahya, who paid a courtesy call to the Minister in Islamabad today. Ahad Cheema commended the efforts of the team United Nations for its efforts and reaffirmed the commitment of the government for building a climate-resilient Pakistan. A comprehensive discussion was held on the ongoing and future collaboration under the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2023-2027, which outlines the strategic partnership between Pakistan and the United Nations. It was emphasized that maintaining regular communication is essential for monitoring the progress of UN initiatives and addressing any emerging challenges promptly. The Minister expressed satisfaction on the establishment of the Federal and Provincial Oversight committees under the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. He also expressed the hope that it will be instrumental in providing the needed strategic direction and overseeing functions on all five outcomes. On the occasion, the United Nations Resident Coordinator reaffirmed the UN agencies' ongoing technical support in essential areas. Source: Radio Pakistan