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Pakistan urges UN action on climate finance reforms

Pakistan has urged the United Nations to take urgent action on climate finance and water cooperation. Deputy Permanent Representative Usman Jadoon presented Pakistan’s position during the UN General Assembly’s Second Committee debate. He also called for reforms to the global debt system. Speaking during Tuesday’s debate, Jadoon said the committee should deliver practical results on […]

Pakistan has called on the United Nations to take urgent action on climate finance and water cooperation. The country's Deputy Permanent Representative, Usman Jadoon, presented Pakistan's position during the UN General Assembly's Second Committee debate.

Jadoon also urged reforms to the global debt system. According to the Daily Times, he said the committee should deliver practical results.

There was no direct comment from India on Pakistan's statement. However, India did respond to a statement by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation at the UN General Assembly, with BJP MP Biplab Kumar Deb criticising the group for not distinguishing between victims and perpetrators.

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