Summary Pakistan and Tajikistan on Thursday underscored the need for enhanced regional cooperation to address shared environmental challenges
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) - Pakistan and Tajikistan on Thursday underscored the need for enhanced regional cooperation to address shared environmental challenges, including climate change, glacial melt, water management and wildlife conservation.
The understanding was reached during a meeting between Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr Musadik Musadik Malik and Tajik Ambassador Yusuf Sharifzoda in Islamabad.
During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual cooperation in the fields of climate change, water, wildlife protection and regional connectivity.
The discussions particularly focused on the upcoming 4th High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development” (2018–2028), scheduled to be held in Dushanbe, where Dr Musadik Malik expected to represent the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Ambassador Yusuf Sharifzoda said Pakistan and Tajikistan shared many geographical and environmental similarities, noting that both countries host nearly 13,000 glaciers each and have already lost around 1,000 glaciers due to the impacts of climate change and the passage of time.
He stressed the need for stronger regional collaboration to tackle the growing environmental threats posed by glacial melt.
