Under Secretary General, United Nations
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (UNESCAP), Dr. Shamshad
Akhtar called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in Islamabad today.
The Prime Minister
appreciated the role of Dr. Shamshad Akhtar in furthering the objectives of
UNESCAP to foster sustainable growth and promoting economic cooperation in the
member countries. The Prime Minister also appreciated valuable contributions of
UNESCAP towards overcoming the challenges faced by the region through its
results oriented projects, technical assistance and capacity building of member
states in poverty reduction, trade and investment, information and communications,
social development and disaster risk reduction.
Challenges and opportunities for fast-tracking implementation of Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) were discussed during the meeting.
Dr. Shamshad Akhtar appreciated the
role of COMSATS with whom ESCAP has signed MoU to leverage Science, Technology
and Innovation strategy for the promotion of sustainable socio-economic
development. She also briefed the Prime Minister on support being provided to
Ministry of Science and Technology to develop STI strategy and promoting women
entrepreneurship.